How to Pronounce Electrolysis

To pronounce "electrolysis", say EL-ectr-olys-is — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “electrolysis”

"electrolysis" has 4 syllables: el-ectr-olys-is. It rhymes with hydrolysis and thrombolysis, if that helps it stick.

What does electrolysis mean?

noun

  1. The chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.
  2. The destruction of hair roots by means of an electric current.

Words that rhyme with electrolysis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hydrolysisthrombolysismolossusmolluscous

Related words

electrolyzationelectroelectrolyteelectrolysationelectrosynthesiselectrolizationelectrooxidationelectrolyzer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "electrolysis"?▾

"Electrolysis" has 4 syllables: el · ectr · olys · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "electrolysis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "electrolysis" is /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/.

What does "electrolysis" mean?▾

Electrolysis: The chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.

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