How to pronounce albedo
Say it like al-BEE-doh. Albedo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- al
- BEE
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albedo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of albedo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-BEE-doh.
What does albedo mean?
- The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.
- The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.
- One of the four major stages of the magnum opus, involving purification of the prima materia.
Where does albedo come from?
Borrowed from Latin albēdō (“whiteness”).
Words that rhyme with albedo
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Questions about saying albedo
How do you pronounce albedo?
Say al-BEE-doh. The American pronunciation is /ælˈbidoʊ/. In British English it is /ælˈbiːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albedo?
Albedo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: al · BEE · doh.
Is albedo 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 /ælˈbiːdəʊ/ (al-BEE-doh).