How to pronounce electrochemical
Say it like uhl-ek-troh-KEM-ih-kul. Electrochemical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KEM).
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- uhl
- ek
- troh
- KEM
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrochemical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ekGive 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.
- KEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electrochemical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhl-ek-troh-KEM-ih-kul.
What does electrochemical mean?
- Of, or relating to a chemical reaction brought about by electricity.
- Of, or relating to electricity produced by a chemical reaction, e.g. in a battery.
- Any chemical material prepared electrochemically.
Where does electrochemical come from?
From electro- + chemical.
Words that rhyme with electrochemical
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Questions about saying electrochemical
How do you pronounce electrochemical?
Say uhl-ek-troh-KEM-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˌlɛktroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌˌlɛktrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrochemical?
Electrochemical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KEM). Broken into parts: uhl · ek · troh · KEM · ih · kul.
Is electrochemical 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 /ˌʌˌlɛktrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/ (uhl-ek-troh-KEM-ih-kul).