How to pronounce galvanic
Say it like gal-VAN-ik. Galvanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN).
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- gal
- VAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galvanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- galKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of galvanic
American and British speakers say galvanic in essentially the same way: /ɡælˈvænɪk/ in the US and /ɡælˈvænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: gal-VAN-ik.
What does galvanic mean?
- Of or pertaining to galvanism; electric.
- Energetic; vigorous.
- Of a current that is not alternating, as opposed to faradic.
Where does galvanic come from?
From French galvanique, named after Italian physiologist Luigi Aloisio Galvani (1737–1798) + -ique.
Words that rhyme with galvanic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galvanic.
Questions about saying galvanic
How do you pronounce galvanic?
Say gal-VAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɡælˈvænɪk/. In British English it is /ɡælˈvænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galvanic?
Galvanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN). Broken into parts: gal · VAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say galvanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡælˈvænɪk/ and the British form is /ɡælˈvænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.