How to pronounce ultraviolet
Say it like uhl-truh-VY-uh-lit. Ultraviolet has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- uhl
- truh
- VY
- uh
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultraviolet 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ultraviolet
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: uhl-truh-VY-lut.
What does ultraviolet mean?
- Ultraviolet color.
- Of electromagnetic radiation beyond (higher in frequency than) light visible to the human eye; radiation with wavelengths from 380 to 10 nanometres.
- Relating to very high energies or very small distances or time spans.
Where does ultraviolet come from?
From ultra- (“beyond”) + violet (“violet”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- uv
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying ultraviolet
How do you pronounce ultraviolet?
Say uhl-truh-VY-uh-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəˈvaɪəlɪt/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəˈvaɪlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultraviolet?
Ultraviolet has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · VY · uh · lit.
Is ultraviolet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌʌltrəˈvaɪlət/ (uhl-truh-VY-lut).