How to pronounce abvolt
Say it like ab-VOHLT. Abvolt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHLT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/æbˈvoʊlt/ab-VOHLT
UK British/æbˈvəʊlt/ab-VOHLT
- ab
- VOHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abvolt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VOHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of abvolt
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ab-VOHLT.
What does abvolt mean?
noun
- A unit of electrical potential equal to one hundred millionth of a volt (10⁻⁸ volts), used in the centimeter-gram-second system of units.
Where does abvolt come from?
From ab- (“absolute”) + volt.
Words that rhyme with abvolt
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Questions about saying abvolt
How do you pronounce abvolt?
Say ab-VOHLT. The American pronunciation is /æbˈvoʊlt/. In British English it is /æbˈvəʊlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abvolt?
Abvolt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHLT). Broken into parts: ab · VOHLT.
Is abvolt pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /æbˈvəʊlt/ (ab-VOHLT).