How to pronounce ergodic
Say it like ur-GOD-ik. Ergodic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOD).
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- ur
- GOD
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ergodic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- GODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ergodic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ur-GOD-ik.
What does ergodic mean?
- Of or relating to certain systems that, given enough time, will eventually return to a previously experienced state.
- Of or relating to a process in which every sequence or sample of sufficient size is equally representative of the whole.
- Of or relating to a literary work that requires nontrivial effort on the reader's part to traverse.
Where does ergodic come from?
International Scientific Vocabulary ergo- + -ode (+ -ic).
Words that rhyme with ergodic
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Questions about saying ergodic
How do you pronounce ergodic?
Say ur-GOD-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɝˈɡɑdɪk/. In British English it is /ɜːˈɡɒdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ergodic?
Ergodic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOD). Broken into parts: ur · GOD · ik.
Is ergodic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɜːˈɡɒdɪk/ (ur-GOD-ik).