How to Pronounce "spectroscopy"
word
spɛkˈtɹɑskəpi
spek-TRAHS-kuh-pee
spɛktɹˈɒskəpi
spek-TROS-kuh-pee
Definition
Spectroscopy is a scientific method used to study and analyze the way matter interacts with light or other electromagnetic radiation, helping scientists learn about the properties of substances.
IPA Transcription
American English
spɛkˈtɹɑskəpi
British English
spɛktɹˈɒskəpi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spek-TRAHS-kuh-pee
UK
spek-TROS-kuh-pee
Listen in Context
Spectroscopy helps us study the composition of stars.
Many chemists use spectroscopy in their experiments.
Spectroscopy measures how light is absorbed or emitted by materials.
Thanks to spectroscopy, we can detect elements on distant planets just by analyzing their light.