English pronunciation

How to pronounce “magic

Phonetic spelling

MA-jik

IPA /ˈmædʒɪk/

Syllable stress

ma·gic

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

How do you spell “magic”?

m a g i c

magic” is spelled M-A-G-I-C. It is pronounced MA-jik, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • The magician performed a magic trick that amazed everyone.

  • She believes in the magic of a beautiful sunset.

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