How to pronounce piezoelectric
Say it like py-uh-zoh-uh-LEK-trik. Piezoelectric has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LEK).
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- py
- uh
- zoh
- uh
- LEK
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piezoelectric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of piezoelectric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: py-uh-zoh-uh-LEK-trik.
What does piezoelectric mean?
- of or relating to piezoelectricity
- A piezoelectric material or device.
Where does piezoelectric come from?
From piezo- + electric.
Words that rhyme with piezoelectric
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Questions about saying piezoelectric
How do you pronounce piezoelectric?
Say py-uh-zoh-uh-LEK-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪəˌzoʊəˈlɛktrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪəˌzəʊəˈlɛktrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piezoelectric?
Piezoelectric has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LEK). Broken into parts: py · uh · zoh · uh · LEK · trik.
Is piezoelectric 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 /ˌpaɪəˌzəʊəˈlɛktrɪk/ (py-uh-zoh-uh-LEK-trik).