How to pronounce tachocline
Say it like TAK-oh-klyne. Tachocline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- oh
- klyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tachocline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- klyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tachocline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAK-oh-klyne.
What does tachocline mean?
- A region of abrupt transition from rotation to convection in the interior of the sun.
Where does tachocline come from?
From tacho- + -cline; coined in a paper by Edward A.
Questions about saying tachocline
How do you pronounce tachocline?
Say TAK-oh-klyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtækoʊklaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtækəʊklaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tachocline?
Tachocline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · oh · klyne.
Is tachocline 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 /ˈtækəʊklaɪn/ (TAK-oh-klyne).