How to pronounce electrodynamics
Say it like il-ek-troh-dy-NAM-iks. Electrodynamics has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAM).
- il
- ek
- troh
- dy
- NAM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrodynamics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electrodynamics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: il-ek-troh-dy-NAM-iks.
What does electrodynamics mean?
- The phenomena associated with moving electric charges, and their interaction with electric and magnetic fields; the study of these phenomena.
Where does electrodynamics come from?
From electro- + dynamics.
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Questions about saying electrodynamics
How do you pronounce electrodynamics?
Say il-ek-troh-dy-NAM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛktroʊˌdaɪˈnæmɪks/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊˌdaɪˈnæmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrodynamics?
Electrodynamics has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAM). Broken into parts: il · ek · troh · dy · NAM · iks.
Is electrodynamics 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 /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊˌdaɪˈnæmɪks/ (il-ek-troh-dy-NAM-iks).