How to pronounce electrolysis
Say it like ih-lek-TROL-uh-sus. Electrolysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROL).
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- ih
- lek
- TROL
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrolysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electrolysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-lek-TROL-uh-sis.
What does electrolysis mean?
- The chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.
- The destruction of hair roots by means of an electric current.
Where does electrolysis come from?
Coined by English polymath William Whewell in 1834 for Michael Faraday.
Words that rhyme with electrolysis
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Questions about saying electrolysis
How do you pronounce electrolysis?
Say ih-lek-TROL-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑləsəs/. In British English it is /ɪlɛkˈtrɒləsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrolysis?
Electrolysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROL). Broken into parts: ih · lek · TROL · uh · sus.
Is electrolysis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪlɛkˈtrɒləsɪs/ (ih-lek-TROL-uh-sis).