How to pronounce triboelectric
Say it like try-boh-ih-LEK-trik. Triboelectric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK).
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- try
- boh
- ih
- LEK
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triboelectric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of triboelectric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: try-boh-ih-LEK-trik.
What does triboelectric mean?
- Pertaining to triboelectricity.
Where does triboelectric come from?
From tribo- + electric.
Words that rhyme with triboelectric
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Questions about saying triboelectric
How do you pronounce triboelectric?
Say try-boh-ih-LEK-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtraɪboʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtraɪbəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triboelectric?
Triboelectric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK). Broken into parts: try · boh · ih · LEK · trik.
Is triboelectric 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 /ˌtraɪbəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ (try-boh-ih-LEK-trik).