How to pronounce allotrope
Say it like AL-uh-trohp. Allotrope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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US American/ˈæləˌtroʊp/AL-uh-trohp
UK British/ˈælətrəʊp/AL-uh-trohp
- AL
- uh
- trohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allotrope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of allotrope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-uh-trohp.
What does allotrope mean?
noun
- Any form of an element that has a distinctly different molecular structure to another form of the same element, with different physical properties and often different chemical properties.
- An other form, a different shape of a lexical unit.
- An alternative shape of a cognitive structure.
Questions about saying allotrope
How do you pronounce allotrope?
Say AL-uh-trohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌtroʊp/. In British English it is /ˈælətrəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allotrope?
Allotrope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · trohp.
Is allotrope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈælətrəʊp/ (AL-uh-trohp).