How to Pronounce Amplitude

To pronounce "amplitude", say AMPL-it-ud-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈæm.plɪ.tud/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “amplitude”

"amplitude" has 4 syllables: ampl-it-ud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does amplitude mean?

noun

  1. The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
  2. The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.

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Words that rhyme with amplitude

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shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amplitude"?▾

"Amplitude" has 4 syllables: ampl · it · ud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "amplitude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amplitude" is /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/.

What does "amplitude" mean?▾

Amplitude: The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

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