How to Pronounce "photoelectric"
word
ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈɫɛktɹɪk
foh-toh-i-LEK-trik
fˌəʊtəʊɪlˈɛktɹɪk
fuh-toh-i-LEK-trik
Definition
Relating to the effect where light energy is turned into electricity, usually used in science and technology contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈɫɛktɹɪk
British English
fˌəʊtəʊɪlˈɛktɹɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
foh-toh-i-LEK-trik
UK
fuh-toh-i-LEK-trik
Listen in Context
A photoelectric cell turns light into electricity.
The photoelectric effect was explained by Einstein.
Many modern sensors are photoelectric.
He built a security system using photoelectric alarms for his house.