How to Pronounce "ultrasonic"
word
ˌəɫtɹəˈsɑnɪk
uhl-truh-SON-ik
ˌʊltɹɐsˈɒnɪk
UL-truh-SON-ik
Definition
Describes sound waves with frequencies higher than humans can hear, usually above 20,000 hertz. Often used for medical imaging, cleaning, or detecting objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌəɫtɹəˈsɑnɪk
British English
ˌʊltɹɐsˈɒnɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhl-truh-SON-ik
UK
UL-truh-SON-ik
Listen in Context
The doctor used an ultrasonic device to check the baby during the pregnancy.
Bats use ultrasonic sounds to find insects at night.
We clean jewelry with an ultrasonic cleaner.
My phone uses an ultrasonic sensor to unlock using fingerprints.