How to Pronounce "amplitude"
word
ˈæmpɫəˌtud
AM-pluh-tood
ˈæmplɪtjˌuːd
AM-pli-tyood
Definition
The size or height of a wave or vibration, showing how strong or loud it is. Also used more generally for the extent or range of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæmpɫəˌtud
British English
ˈæmplɪtjˌuːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AM-pluh-tood
UK
AM-pli-tyood
Listen in Context
The amplitude of this sound wave is high.
We measured the amplitude of the earthquake.
The dancer's movements have a large amplitude.
Turn down the volume, the amplitude is making it too loud.