How to Pronounce "electromagnetic"
word
/ˌɪˌɫɛktɹoʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
i-lek-troh-mag-NE-tik
/ɪlˌɛktɹəʊmɐɡnˈɛtɪk/
i-lek-troh-mag-NE-tik
Definition
Related to the combined effects of electricity and magnetism, especially in waves or fields that can travel through space, such as light, radio waves, and X-rays.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪˌɫɛktɹoʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
British English
/ɪlˌɛktɹəʊmɐɡnˈɛtɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-lek-troh-mag-NE-tik
UK
i-lek-troh-mag-NE-tik
Listen in Context
Light is an electromagnetic wave.
An electromagnetic field is created by electric currents.
Radio uses electromagnetic waves to send signals.
X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation you can't see.