How to pronounce volt
Say it like VOHLT. Volt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VOHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of volt
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOHLT.
What does volt mean?
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V
- A bright yellow-green color often used in Nike products.
- volt
Where does volt come from?
Named after Italian physicist Alessandro Volta.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- v
Words that rhyme with volt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of volt.
Questions about saying volt
How do you pronounce volt?
Say VOHLT. The American pronunciation is /voʊlt/. In British English it is /vəʊlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volt?
Volt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VOHLT.
Is volt 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 /vəʊlt/ (VOHLT).