ultraviolet
/ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələt/
Syllables ul·tra·vi·o·let
Stress ul-tra-VI-o-let
Phonics Breakdown
ul
/ʌl/
short u
tra
/trə/
schwa
vi
/vaɪ/
long i (i_e)
o
/ə/
schwa
let
/lət/
weak schwa
Meaning
relating to electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light
Sound Reference
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ul=/ʌl/(ultimate) + tra=/trə/(extra) + vi=/vaɪ/(violin) + o=/ə/(lemon) + let=/lət/(tablet)
Example
Ultraviolet light can damage your skin.