How to pronounce pyrotechnic
Say it like py-roh-TEK-nik. Pyrotechnic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- py
- roh
- TEK
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrotechnic 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrotechnic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: py-roh-TEK-nik.
What does pyrotechnic mean?
- Of or relating to fireworks.
- Of or relating to the use of fire in chemistry or metallurgy.
- Resembling fireworks.
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Questions about saying pyrotechnic
How do you pronounce pyrotechnic?
Say py-roh-TEK-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪrəʊˈtɛknɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrotechnic?
Pyrotechnic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: py · roh · TEK · nik.
Is pyrotechnic 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 /ˌpaɪrəʊˈtɛknɪk/ (py-roh-TEK-nik).