How to pronounce "radiolab" in English
ˈreɪ.di.oʊˌlæb
RAY·dee·oh·lab
Primary stress: RAY
Hear native speakers say radiolab in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “radiolab”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
RAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
dee
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
oh
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
lab
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("RAY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "radiolab" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "radiolab is" sounds like "radiolab-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "radiolab" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“The podcast was NYC's Radiolab.”— Rachel's EnglishWatch clip
“And on behalf of the @Google team, it's my pleasure to introduce you to Radiolab and Zoë Keating.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“When I started the radio show "Radiolab" in 2002, here was the quintessential story move we would do.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“And it came up that we loved this sort of "This American Life," "Radiolab" style of radio storytelling.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“I listen to "This American Life" and "Radiolab" and "StartUp".”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“And so, as a reporter at the show -- "Radiolab," the audio documentary program I work for -- I was like, what's up with these sex chromosomes?”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “radiolab”
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The podcast was NYC's Radiolab.
Hear it in context: “radiolab”
21 clipsThe English word “radiolab” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈreɪ.di.oʊˌlæb (phonetic respelling: RAY-dee-oh-lab). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (RAY · dee · oh · lab), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (RAY). Grammatically, “radiolab” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 21 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “radiolab” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Rachel's English.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USRachel's EnglishClip #1 · @0:06
“Hi everyone. I was recently listening to a podcast that was very exciting to me. The podcast was NYC's Radiolab. It's a great weekly podcast, I really enjoy it. And this particular podcast was NYC's Radiolab. It's a great weekly podcast, I really enjoy it. And this particular”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:23
“performing a live version of Radiolab entitled "Symmetry". And on behalf of the @Google team, it's my pleasure to introduce you to Radiolab and Zoë Keating. it's my pleasure to introduce you to Radiolab and Zoë Keating.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:29
“first on the radio and then in podcasts. When I started the radio show "Radiolab" in 2002, here was the quintessential story move we would do. here was the quintessential story move we would do.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @2:23
“And we're, like, we need to work together somehow. And it came up that we loved this sort of "This American Life," "Radiolab" style of radio storytelling. Life," "Radiolab" style of radio storytelling.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @35:38
“more obscure or avant-garde. I listen to "This American Life" and "Radiolab" and "StartUp". I listen to the big shows that people like.”
Definition & Meaning: “radiolab”
- RadioLab is a popular American public radio program and podcast known for its investigative journalism and creative use of sound design to explore scientific and philosophical topics.
Example Sentences (3)
- “I listened to a fascinating episode of RadioLab about the mysteries of time perception during my commute.”
- “Hi everyone. I was recently listening to a podcast that was very exciting to me. The podcast was NYC's Radiolab. It's a great weekly podcast, I really enjoy it.”
- “And on behalf of the @Google team, it's my pleasure to introduce you to Radiolab and Zoë Keating.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “radiolab”
- Pronunciation:
- RAY-dee-oh-lab
- Syllables:
- RAY · dee · oh · lab
- Written Hyphenation:
- ra · di · o · lab
- Primary stress:
- RAY
- IPA:
- ˈreɪ.di.oʊˌlæb
- Hear it in context
- radiolab
Words that Rhyme with “radiolab”
-eɪdioʊˌlæbWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"radiolab" (⁄ˈreɪ.di.oʊˌlæb⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "radiolab" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about radiolab
How do you pronounce “radiolab”?
“radiolab” is pronounced ⁄ˈreɪ.di.oʊˌlæb⁄ (RAY-dee-oh-lab). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “radiolab”?
“radiolab” has 4 syllables: RAY · dee · oh · lab.
Where is the stress in “radiolab”?
The primary stress in “radiolab” is on “RAY”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “radiolab” mean?
RadioLab is a popular American public radio program and podcast known for its investigative journalism and creative use of sound design to explore scientific and philosophical topics.
How can I hear “radiolab” used in real sentences?
This page has 21 real-world video examples of “radiolab” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “radiolab”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).