How to pronounce photoswitchable
Say it like foh-toh-SWICH-uh-bul. Photoswitchable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SWICH).
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- foh
- toh
- SWICH
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photoswitchable 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.
- SWICHSay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of photoswitchable
- 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-SWICH-uh-bul.
What does photoswitchable mean?
- Capable of being photoswitched, or switched by an optical signal.
Where does photoswitchable come from?
From photo- + switchable.
Questions about saying photoswitchable
How do you pronounce photoswitchable?
Say foh-toh-SWICH-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtoʊˈswɪtʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəʊˈswɪtʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photoswitchable?
Photoswitchable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SWICH). Broken into parts: foh · toh · SWICH · uh · bul.
Is photoswitchable 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 /ˌfəʊtəʊˈswɪtʃəbəl/ (foh-toh-SWICH-uh-bul).