How to Pronounce "spectra"
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ˈspɛktɹə
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spˈɛktɹɐ
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Definition
Plural of 'spectrum'; ranges of different colors, wavelengths, or types, especially used in science to describe the band of light or electromagnetic waves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛktɹə
British English
spˈɛktɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
Scientists study the spectra of stars to learn about their composition.
A prism can separate light into different spectra.
Infrared and ultraviolet are parts of the electromagnetic spectra.
With advanced instruments, astronomers can analyze the spectra from distant galaxies.