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# How to pronounce "photolocation" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/fɒtɒlɒkæʃən/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **pho·to·lo·ca·ti·on**

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- The ability to use light to locate objects in the environment.

### Example Sentences
- "Some fish have evolved a nifty trick called active photolocation, which is a fancy way of saying they can shine lights to see better!"
- "That may be why the only non-human animals we know of that can perform active photolocation come from the sea."

### Common Phrases
- active photolocation

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (3 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "photolocation" in real conversation:

### Example 1
*Accent: US*
> "But... we’re not the only species that does this. Some fish have evolved a nifty trick called active photolocation, which is a fancy way of saying they can shine lights to see better! Now, most predators find it a whole lot easier to catch things when they can see them."
- **Watch at 0:08**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwkLd5JGg3U&t=8s)

### Example 2
*Accent: US*
> "That may be why the only non-human animals we know of that can perform active photolocation come from the sea."
- **Watch at 0:29**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwkLd5JGg3U&t=29s)

### Example 3
*Accent: US*
> "So, you could say all this research on active photolocation is really shining a light on evolution in the murky depths."
- **Watch at 4:34**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwkLd5JGg3U&t=274s)


## How to Pronounce "photolocation"

- **Syllables**: pho · to · lo · ca · ti · on
- **IPA**: `/fɒtɒlɒkæʃən/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “photolocation”?
“photolocation” is pronounced /fɒtɒlɒkæʃən/ (pho · to · lo · ca · ti · on). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

### How many syllables are in “photolocation”?
“photolocation” has 6 syllables: pho · to · lo · ca · ti · on.

### What does “photolocation” mean?
The ability to use light to locate objects in the environment.

### How can I hear “photolocation” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “photolocation” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.


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