How to pronounce loudspeaker
Say it like LOWD-spee-ker. Loudspeaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOWD).
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- LOWD
- spee
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loudspeaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- speeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of loudspeaker
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lowd-SPEE-kuh.
What does loudspeaker mean?
- An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.
- Any such transducer that is loud, as opposed to quiet ones such as those found in headphones.
- An encasing containing one or more loudspeaker devices and usually other electrical equipment such as a driver.
Where does loudspeaker come from?
From loud + speaker.
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Questions about saying loudspeaker
How do you pronounce loudspeaker?
Say LOWD-spee-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊdspikɚ/. In British English it is /laʊdˈspiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loudspeaker?
Loudspeaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOWD). Broken into parts: LOWD · spee · ker.
Is loudspeaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /laʊdˈspiːkə/ (lowd-SPEE-kuh).