How to pronounce dephasing
Say it like dee-FAY-zing. Dephasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- dee
- FAY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dephasing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dephasing
American and British speakers say dephasing in essentially the same way: /diˈfeɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /diˈfeɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FAY-zing.
What does dephasing mean?
- A loss of the synchronization or coherence caused by a perturbation, upon which the system returns to its state before perturbation.
Where does dephasing come from?
From de- + phasing.
Words that rhyme with dephasing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dephasing.
Questions about saying dephasing
How do you pronounce dephasing?
Say dee-FAY-zing. The American pronunciation is /diˈfeɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /diˈfeɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dephasing?
Dephasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: dee · FAY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say dephasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈfeɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /diˈfeɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.