How to pronounce plasmonic
Say it like plaz-MAH-nik. Plasmonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- plaz
- MAH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasmonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plazKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plasmonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: plaz-MON-ik.
What does plasmonic mean?
- Of or pertaining to plasmons, the quasiparticles resulting from the quantization of plasma oscillations.
Where does plasmonic come from?
From plasmon + -ic.
Words that rhyme with plasmonic
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Questions about saying plasmonic
How do you pronounce plasmonic?
Say plaz-MAH-nik. The American pronunciation is /plæzˈmɑnɪk/. In British English it is /plæzˈmɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasmonic?
Plasmonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: plaz · MAH · nik.
Is plasmonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /plæzˈmɒnɪk/ (plaz-MON-ik).