How to pronounce electrospray
Say it like il-EK-troh-spray. Electrospray has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- il
- EK
- troh
- spray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrospray 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.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sprayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of electrospray
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: il-EK-troh-spray.
What does electrospray mean?
- a method of ionizing delicate macromolecules for analysis in a mass spectrometer
- To introduce samples into a mass spectrometer using such a device
Where does electrospray come from?
From electro- + spray.
Questions about saying electrospray
How do you pronounce electrospray?
Say il-EK-troh-spray. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɛktroʊˌspreɪ/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəʊˌspreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrospray?
Electrospray has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: il · EK · troh · spray.
Is electrospray 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 /ˌɪˈlɛktrəʊˌspreɪ/ (il-EK-troh-spray).