How to pronounce stereophonic
Say it like ster-ee-uh-FON-ik. Stereophonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FON).
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- ster
- ee
- uh
- FON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stereophonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sterGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stereophonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ster-ee-uh-FON-ik.
What does stereophonic mean?
- Of or pertaining to sound reproduction using two or sometimes more channels played at different locations to simulate the separation of sources along at least one spatial dimension.
Where does stereophonic come from?
From stereo- + -phonic, by analogy with stereoscopic.
Words that rhyme with stereophonic
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Questions about saying stereophonic
How do you pronounce stereophonic?
Say ster-ee-uh-FON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɛriəˈfɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌstɛriəˈfɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stereophonic?
Stereophonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FON). Broken into parts: ster · ee · uh · FON · ik.
Is stereophonic 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 /ˌstɛriəˈfɒnɪk/ (ster-ee-uh-FON-ik).