How to pronounce volumic
Say it like vo-LYOO-mik. Volumic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYOO).
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- vo
- LYOO
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volumic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- voKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of volumic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vo-LYOO-mik.
What does volumic mean?
- Describing any measure obtained by dividing a physical quantity by a volume.
Where does volumic come from?
From volume + -ic.
Questions about saying volumic
How do you pronounce volumic?
Say vo-LYOO-mik. The American pronunciation is /vɑˈljumɪk/. In British English it is /vɒˈljuːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volumic?
Volumic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYOO). Broken into parts: vo · LYOO · mik.
Is volumic 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 /vɒˈljuːmɪk/ (vo-LYOO-mik).