How to Pronounce Delta-v

To pronounce "delta-v", say DELT-av — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DELT-av

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"delta-v" has 2 syllables: delt-av.

What does delta-v mean?

noun

  1. A vector change in velocity, especially a small change as a result of a corresponding change in some other parameter
  2. The maximum change in the scalar speed of a rocket if the rocket were operated in a vacuum away from external forces

Related words

velocitydeltadisplacementsubvelocityvarianceepsilonwavevectorvanna

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How many syllables are in "delta-v"?▾

"Delta-v" has 2 syllables: delt · av.

What does "delta-v" mean?▾

Delta-v: A vector change in velocity, especially a small change as a result of a corresponding change in some other parameter

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