How to pronounce dielectrophoretic
Say it like dy-lek-troh-fuh-RET-ik. Dielectrophoretic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RET).
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- dy
- lek
- troh
- fuh
- RET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dielectrophoretic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dielectrophoretic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-lek-troh-fuh-RET-ik.
What does dielectrophoretic mean?
- Of or pertaining to dielectrophoresis
Where does dielectrophoretic come from?
From dielectrophoresis + -ic.
Words that rhyme with dielectrophoretic
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Questions about saying dielectrophoretic
How do you pronounce dielectrophoretic?
Say dy-lek-troh-fuh-RET-ik. The American pronunciation is /daɪˌlɛktroʊfəˈrɛtɪk/. In British English it is /daɪˌlɛktrəʊfəˈrɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dielectrophoretic?
Dielectrophoretic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RET). Broken into parts: dy · lek · troh · fuh · RET · ik.
Is dielectrophoretic 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 /daɪˌlɛktrəʊfəˈrɛtɪk/ (dy-lek-troh-fuh-RET-ik).