How to Pronounce "spectrum"
word
/ˈspɛktɹəm/
SPEK-truhm
/spˈɛktɹəm/
SPEK-truhm
Definition
A spectrum is a range of different things, such as colors, ideas, or qualities, arranged in order. Most commonly, it refers to the bands of color produced when light is separated, but it can also mean a wide variety or range of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɛktɹəm/
British English
/spˈɛktɹəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEK-truhm
UK
SPEK-truhm
Listen in Context
A rainbow shows the full spectrum of visible light.
There is a wide spectrum of opinions on this topic.
Doctors treat a spectrum of diseases.
His interests cover the whole spectrum, from sports to music to science.