How to pronounce ohmic
Say it like OH-mik. Ohmic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊmɪk/OH-mik
UK British/ˈəʊmɪk/OH-mik
- OH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ohmic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ohmic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-mik.
What does ohmic mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to, or measured in, ohms.
- That obeys Ohm's law.
Where does ohmic come from?
From ohm + -ic.
Questions about saying ohmic
How do you pronounce ohmic?
Say OH-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊmɪk/. In British English it is /ˈəʊmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ohmic?
Ohmic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · mik.
Is ohmic 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 /ˈəʊmɪk/ (OH-mik).