How to Pronounce Albedo

To pronounce "albedo", say ALB-ed-o — 3 syllables, IPA /ælˈbi.doʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ælˈbi.doʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “albedo”

"albedo" has 3 syllables: alb-ed-o.

What does albedo mean?

noun

  1. The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.
  2. The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.

Related words

reflectancyreflectanceabsorptanceabsorbtanceabsorptivityphotoreflectancetransmittanceopacity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "albedo"?▾

"Albedo" has 3 syllables: alb · ed · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "albedo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "albedo" is /ælˈbi.doʊ/.

What does "albedo" mean?▾

Albedo: The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.

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