How to pronounce allotropism
Say it like al-oh-TROH-pih-zum. Allotropism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- al
- oh
- TROH
- pih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allotropism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allotropism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-oh-TROH-pih-zum.
What does allotropism mean?
- The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.
Where does allotropism come from?
From allo- + -tropism.
Questions about saying allotropism
How do you pronounce allotropism?
Say al-oh-TROH-pih-zum. The American pronunciation is /æloʊˈtroʊpɪzəm/. In British English it is /æləʊˈtrəʊpɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allotropism?
Allotropism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: al · oh · TROH · pih · zum.
Is allotropism 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 /æləʊˈtrəʊpɪzəm/ (al-oh-TROH-pih-zum).