How to pronounce ultrasonic
Say it like uhl-truh-SON-ik. Ultrasonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON).
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- uhl
- truh
- SON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultrasonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SONSay 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 ultrasonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhl-truh-SON-ik.
What does ultrasonic mean?
- Beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear; with a frequency of 20 kilohertz or higher.
Where does ultrasonic come from?
From ultra- + sonic.
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Questions about saying ultrasonic
How do you pronounce ultrasonic?
Say uhl-truh-SON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəˈsɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəˈsɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultrasonic?
Ultrasonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · SON · ik.
Is ultrasonic 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 /ˌʌltrəˈsɒnɪk/ (uhl-truh-SON-ik).