How to pronounce pyrotechnics
Say it like py-roh-TEK-niks. Pyrotechnics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- py
- roh
- TEK
- niks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrotechnics 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.
- niksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrotechnics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: py-roh-TEK-niks.
What does pyrotechnics mean?
- The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.
- A display of fireworks.
- An impressive display.
Where does pyrotechnics come from?
From pyro- + technic + -ics.
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Questions about saying pyrotechnics
How do you pronounce pyrotechnics?
Say py-roh-TEK-niks. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪks/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪrəʊˈtɛknɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrotechnics?
Pyrotechnics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: py · roh · TEK · niks.
Is pyrotechnics 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 /ˌpaɪrəʊˈtɛknɪks/ (py-roh-TEK-niks).