How to Pronounce "ph"
word
/ˈpiˈeɪtʃ/
pee-AYCH
/ˈpiˈeɪtʃ/
pee-AYCH
Definition
pH is a scale used in science to measure how acidic or basic a liquid is. It usually ranges from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic or alkaline), with 7 being neutral.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpiˈeɪtʃ/
British English
/ˈpiˈeɪtʃ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pee-AYCH
UK
pee-AYCH
Listen in Context
If the soil's pH is too low, your plants might not grow well.
Some shampoos are made to balance your hair's pH.
Lemons have a low pH because they are acidic.
You can test the pool's pH with special strips.