How to pronounce agrivoltaic
Say it like ag-rih-vahl-TAY-ik. Agrivoltaic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- ag
- rih
- vahl
- TAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agrivoltaic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- agGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agrivoltaic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ag-rih-vol-TAY-ik.
What does agrivoltaic mean?
- Using the same area of land for agriculture and the generation of (typically solar) electricity.
Where does agrivoltaic come from?
From agri- + voltaic.
Words that rhyme with agrivoltaic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agrivoltaic.
Questions about saying agrivoltaic
How do you pronounce agrivoltaic?
Say ag-rih-vahl-TAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæɡrɪvɑlˈteɪɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæɡrɪvɒlˈteɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agrivoltaic?
Agrivoltaic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: ag · rih · vahl · TAY · ik.
Is agrivoltaic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæɡrɪvɒlˈteɪɪk/ (ag-rih-vol-TAY-ik).