How to pronounce agrivoltaics
Say it like ag-rih-vahl-TAY-iks. Agrivoltaics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- ag
- rih
- vahl
- TAY
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agrivoltaics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agrivoltaics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ag-rih-vol-TAY-iks.
What does agrivoltaics mean?
- The use of land for both agriculture and generation of (typically solar) electricity.
Where does agrivoltaics come from?
From agrivoltaic. First attested in 2011.
Questions about saying agrivoltaics
How do you pronounce agrivoltaics?
Say ag-rih-vahl-TAY-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌæɡrɪvɑlˈteɪɪks/. In British English it is /ˌæɡrɪvɒlˈteɪɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agrivoltaics?
Agrivoltaics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: ag · rih · vahl · TAY · iks.
Is agrivoltaics 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 /ˌæɡrɪvɒlˈteɪɪks/ (ag-rih-vol-TAY-iks).