How to pronounce piezoelectric
American English pronunciation
pee-ay-zoh-ih-LEK-trik
- IPA
- /piˌeɪzoʊ.ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/
- Syllables
- pee · ay · zoh · ih · LEK · trik (6 syllables, stress on the 5th)
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What piezoelectric means
Making electricity when squeezed, as some crystals do
In a sentence: A piezoelectric crystal makes the spark when you click the grill lighter.
Where it comes from: It's made from piezo-, from a Greek word meaning to press, and electric.
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