How to pronounce oscilloscope
Say it like aw-SIL-uh-skohp. Oscilloscope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- aw
- SIL
- uh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscilloscope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oscilloscope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-SIL-ih-skohp.
What does oscilloscope mean?
- An electronic measuring instrument that creates a visible two-dimensional graph, on a screen, of one or more continuously varying voltages or currents.
Where does oscilloscope come from?
From oscillo- + -scope.
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Questions about saying oscilloscope
How do you pronounce oscilloscope?
Say aw-SIL-uh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔˈsɪləˌskoʊp/. In British English it is /əˈsɪlɪskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscilloscope?
Oscilloscope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: aw · SIL · uh · skohp.
Is oscilloscope 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 /əˈsɪlɪskəʊp/ (uh-SIL-ih-skohp).