How to pronounce allotropic
Say it like al-uh-TRAH-pik. Allotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAH).
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- al
- uh
- TRAH
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allotropic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allotropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-uh-TROP-ik.
What does allotropic mean?
- Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy.“Graphite and diamond are allotropic forms of carbon.”
Where does allotropic come from?
From allo- + -tropic, compare French allotropique.
Words that rhyme with allotropic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allotropic.
- topic
- microscopic
- philanthropic
- endoscopic
- isotopic
- macroscopic
- stereoscopic
- psychotropic
- isotropic
- anisotropic
Questions about saying allotropic
How do you pronounce allotropic?
Say al-uh-TRAH-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈtrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈtrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allotropic?
Allotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAH). Broken into parts: al · uh · TRAH · pik.
Is allotropic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæləˈtrɒpɪk/ (al-uh-TROP-ik).