How to pronounce amplitude
Say it like AM-pluh-tood. Amplitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- pluh
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amplitude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of amplitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: AM-plih-tyood.
What does amplitude mean?
- The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
- The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
- The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.
Where does amplitude come from?
Borrowed from Middle French amplitude, from Latin amplitūdō, from amplus (“large”).
Questions about saying amplitude
How do you pronounce amplitude?
Say AM-pluh-tood. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmpləˌtud/. In British English it is /ˈæmplɪˌtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amplitude?
Amplitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · pluh · tood.
Is amplitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈæmplɪˌtjuːd/ (AM-plih-tyood).