How to Pronounce Volt

To pronounce "volt", say VOLT — one syllable, IPA /vɒlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/vɒlt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “volt”

"volt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bolt and jolt, if that helps it stick.

What does volt mean?

noun

  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

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Words that rhyme with volt

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boltjoltrevoltsmoltmoltcoltdeadboltpoultunbolthoultvolteboult

Related words

vvoltagewattagestaxtensionformercoulombspd

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "volt"?▾

"Volt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "volt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "volt" is /vɒlt/.

What does "volt" mean?▾

Volt: In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

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