How to pronounce wavicle
Say it like WAY-vih-kul. Wavicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- vih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wavicle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wavicle
American and British speakers say wavicle in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪvɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈweɪvɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-vih-kul.
What does wavicle mean?
- A wave-particle; an entity which simultaneously has the properties of a wave and a particle.
Where does wavicle come from?
Blend of wave + particle.
Questions about saying wavicle
How do you pronounce wavicle?
Say WAY-vih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wavicle?
Wavicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · vih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say wavicle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪvɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈweɪvɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.