How to pronounce redshift
Say it like RED-shift. Redshift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- shift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redshift pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shiftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of redshift
American and British speakers say redshift in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdˌʃɪft/ in the US and /ˈrɛdˌʃɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-shift.
What does redshift mean?
- An increase in the wavelength of a photon or of light while in transit, corresponding to a lower frequency and a shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- (ergative) (said of light or a photon) To shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum while in transit; to change to a longer wavelength and a lower frequency.
Where does redshift come from?
From red + shift.
Questions about saying redshift
How do you pronounce redshift?
Say RED-shift. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdˌʃɪft/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdˌʃɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redshift?
Redshift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · shift.
Do Americans and Brits say redshift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdˌʃɪft/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdˌʃɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.