How to pronounce dipole
Say it like DY-pohl. Dipole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪˌpoʊl/DY-pohl
UK British/ˈdaɪpəʊl/DY-pohl
- DY
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dipole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dipole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DY-pohl.
What does dipole mean?
noun
- Any object (such as a magnet, polar molecule or antenna) that is oppositely charged at two points (or poles).
- Any molecule or radical that has delocalised positive and negative charges.
- A dipole antenna.
Where does dipole come from?
From di- + pole.
Questions about saying dipole
How do you pronounce dipole?
Say DY-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪˌpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪpəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dipole?
Dipole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · pohl.
Is dipole 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 /ˈdaɪpəʊl/ (DY-pohl).