How to pronounce cathode
Say it like KATH-ohd. Cathode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KATH).
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US American/ˈkæˌθoʊd/KATH-ohd
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- KATH
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cathode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does cathode mean?
noun
- An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device i
- The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode.
- The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
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Questions about saying cathode
How do you pronounce cathode?
Say KATH-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæˌθoʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cathode?
Cathode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KATH). Broken into parts: KATH · ohd.