How to pronounce electromagnetic
Say it like il-ek-troh-mag-NET-ik. Electromagnetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NET).
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- il
- ek
- troh
- mag
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electromagnetic 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.
- magKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electromagnetic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: il-ek-troh-mag-NET-ik.
What does electromagnetic mean?
- pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion“electromagnetic energy”
Where does electromagnetic come from?
From electro- + magnetic or electromagnet + -ic.
Words that rhyme with electromagnetic
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Questions about saying electromagnetic
How do you pronounce electromagnetic?
Say il-ek-troh-mag-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electromagnetic?
Electromagnetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NET). Broken into parts: il · ek · troh · mag · NET · ik.
Is electromagnetic 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 /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ (il-ek-troh-mag-NET-ik).