How to pronounce photochemical
Say it like foh-toh-KEM-uh-kul. Photochemical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM).
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- foh
- toh
- KEM
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photochemical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KEMSay 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of photochemical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: foh-toh-KEM-uh-kul.
What does photochemical mean?
- Of, relating to, or produced by photochemistry or by photochemical reactions.
- Any chemical compound (such as silver halides) used in photography.
Where does photochemical come from?
From photo- + chemical.
Words that rhyme with photochemical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of photochemical.
Questions about saying photochemical
How do you pronounce photochemical?
Say foh-toh-KEM-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtoʊˈkɛməkəl/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛməkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photochemical?
Photochemical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM). Broken into parts: foh · toh · KEM · uh · kul.
Is photochemical 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 /ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛməkəl/ (foh-toh-KEM-uh-kul).