How to pronounce wavefunction
Say it like WAYV-fungk-shun. Wavefunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYV).
- WAYV
- fungk
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wavefunction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fungkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wavefunction
American and British speakers say wavefunction in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪvfʌŋkʃən/ in the US and /ˈweɪvfʌŋkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYV-fungk-shun.
What does wavefunction mean?
- A mathematical function that describes the propagation of the quantum mechanical wave associated with a particle (or system of particles), related to the probability of finding the particle in a particular region of space.
Where does wavefunction come from?
From wave + function.
Questions about saying wavefunction
How do you pronounce wavefunction?
Say WAYV-fungk-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvfʌŋkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvfʌŋkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wavefunction?
Wavefunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYV). Broken into parts: WAYV · fungk · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say wavefunction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪvfʌŋkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈweɪvfʌŋkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.