Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce pneumatic

new-MAT-ik - three syllables, stress in the middle; the 'p' is silent

US/njuːˈmæ.tɪk/

njuːmætɪk

UK/njuːˈmæ.tɪk/

njuːmætɪk

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Common mistake

The opening 'p' is silent - 'new-MAT-ik'.

What “pneumatic” means

Operated by, filled with, or relating to air or gas under pressure.

(theology) Relating to the spirit or soul.

In a sentence

  • The crew broke up the road with a pneumatic drill.
  • Pneumatic tubes once carried messages and cash between floors of large stores.

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