pyrotechnics

Questions

How do you pronounce pyrotechnics?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌpaɪ.roʊˈtɛk.nɪks/.

What does pyrotechnics mean?

The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.

Where does pyrotechnics come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English technic Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English -ics English pyrotechnics From pyro- + technic + -ics.

How to pronounce pyrotechnics

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