How to pronounce photodynamic
Say it like foh-toh-dy-NAM-ik. Photodynamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce photodynamic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- foh
- toh
- dy
- NAM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photodynamic 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.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of photodynamic
- 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-dy-NAM-ik.
What does photodynamic mean?
- Of, relating to, or caused by the energy or momentum of light or other electromagnetic radiations.
- Of or relating to photodynamics.
Where does photodynamic come from?
From photo- + dynamic.
Words that rhyme with photodynamic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of photodynamic.
Questions about saying photodynamic
How do you pronounce photodynamic?
Say foh-toh-dy-NAM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photodynamic?
Photodynamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM). Broken into parts: foh · toh · dy · NAM · ik.
Is photodynamic 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 /ˌfəʊtəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ (foh-toh-dy-NAM-ik).