How to pronounce photovoltaic
Say it like foh-tuh-vohl-TAY-ik. Photovoltaic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- foh
- tuh
- vohl
- TAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photovoltaic 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of photovoltaic
- 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-tuh-vohl-TAY-ik.
What does photovoltaic mean?
- Producing a voltage when exposed to light.
Where does photovoltaic come from?
From photo- + voltaic.
Words that rhyme with photovoltaic
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Questions about saying photovoltaic
How do you pronounce photovoltaic?
Say foh-tuh-vohl-TAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtəˌvoʊlˈteɪɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəˌvəʊlˈteɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photovoltaic?
Photovoltaic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: foh · tuh · vohl · TAY · ik.
Is photovoltaic 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 /ˌfəʊtəˌvəʊlˈteɪɪk/ (foh-tuh-vohl-TAY-ik).