How to pronounce triboelectricity
Say it like try-boh-ih-lek-TRIS-ih-tee. Triboelectricity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TRIS).
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- try
- boh
- ih
- lek
- TRIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triboelectricity 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.
- lekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of triboelectricity
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: try-boh-ih-lek-TRIS-ih-tee.
What does triboelectricity mean?
- Charge transfer due to sliding or contact
- Static electricity produced by the triboelectric effect
Where does triboelectricity come from?
From tribo- + electricity.
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Questions about saying triboelectricity
How do you pronounce triboelectricity?
Say try-boh-ih-lek-TRIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtraɪboʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌtraɪbəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triboelectricity?
Triboelectricity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TRIS). Broken into parts: try · boh · ih · lek · TRIS · ih · tee.
Is triboelectricity 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 /ˌtraɪbəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ (try-boh-ih-lek-TRIS-ih-tee).