How to pronounce electromagnet
Say it like ih-lek-troh-MAG-nut. Electromagnet has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAG).
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- ih
- lek
- troh
- MAG
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electromagnet 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.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electromagnet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-lek-troh-MAG-nut.
What does electromagnet mean?
- A magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated.
Where does electromagnet come from?
From electro- + magnet.
Words that rhyme with electromagnet
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Questions about saying electromagnet
How do you pronounce electromagnet?
Say ih-lek-troh-MAG-nut. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmæɡnət/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electromagnet?
Electromagnet has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAG). Broken into parts: ih · lek · troh · MAG · nut.
Is electromagnet 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 /ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnət/ (ih-lek-troh-MAG-nut).