How to Pronounce “operandum” in English
/ɒpɛrændʌm/
o·pe·ran·dum
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What does “operandum” mean?
- A lever, key or device installed in an operant chamber, upon which the "subject" exerts its responses. Sometimes referred to as a manipulandum. In the prototypical operant conditioning experiment, a rat (the subject) presses upon a lever (the operandum) which triggers the delivery of food (the reward or reinforcer).
How to pronounce “operandum”
- Syllables:
- o · pe · ran · dum
- IPA:
- /ɒpɛrændʌm/
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- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “operandum”?
“operandum” is pronounced /ɒpɛrændʌm/ (o · pe · ran · dum). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “operandum”?
“operandum” has 4 syllables: o · pe · ran · dum.
What does “operandum” mean?
A lever, key or device installed in an operant chamber, upon which the "subject" exerts its responses. Sometimes referred to as a manipulandum. In the prototypical operant conditioning experiment, a rat (the subject) presses upon a lever (the operandum) which triggers the delivery of food (the reward or reinforcer).