How to pronounce heterodyne
Say it like HET-uh-ruh-dyne. Heterodyne has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET).
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- HET
- uh
- ruh
- dyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heterodyne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of heterodyne
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HET-uh-ruh-dyne.
What does heterodyne mean?
- To produce heterodyne interference in a radio
- To change the frequency of a signal by such a process
- Of two oscillations: having two slightly different frequencies such that, when combined, they produce a beat
- The beat so produced
- Either the sum or difference of the two oscillations
Where does heterodyne come from?
From hetero- + -dyne.
Questions about saying heterodyne
How do you pronounce heterodyne?
Say HET-uh-ruh-dyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛtərəˌdaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛtərəˌdaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heterodyne?
Heterodyne has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET). Broken into parts: HET · uh · ruh · dyne.
Is heterodyne pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈhɛtərəˌdaɪn/ (HET-uh-ruh-dyne).