How to pronounce electromagnetism
Say it like ih-lek-troh-MAG-nuh-tiz-um. Electromagnetism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAG).
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- ih
- lek
- troh
- MAG
- nuh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electromagnetism 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electromagnetism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-lek-troh-MAG-nuh-tiz-um.
What does electromagnetism mean?
- A unified fundamental force that combines the aspects of electricity and magnetism and is one of the four fundamental forces.
- Electricity and magnetism, collectively, as a field of study.
Where does electromagnetism come from?
From electro- + magnetism.
Questions about saying electromagnetism
How do you pronounce electromagnetism?
Say ih-lek-troh-MAG-nuh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electromagnetism?
Electromagnetism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAG). Broken into parts: ih · lek · troh · MAG · nuh · tiz · um.
Is electromagnetism 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 /ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/ (ih-lek-troh-MAG-nuh-tiz-um).