How to pronounce voltaic
Say it like vahl-TAY-ik. Voltaic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- vahl
- TAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voltaic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of voltaic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vol-TAY-ik.
What does voltaic mean?
- Of, relating to, or producing electricity.
- reminiscent of the action of electricity: thrilling, shocking, dramatic.
Where does voltaic come from?
From Volta + -ic. Named after Italian chemist and physicist Alessandro Volta.
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Questions about saying voltaic
How do you pronounce voltaic?
Say vahl-TAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /vɑlˈteɪɪk/. In British English it is /vɒlˈteɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voltaic?
Voltaic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: vahl · TAY · ik.
Is voltaic 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 /vɒlˈteɪɪk/ (vol-TAY-ik).