How to pronounce alphatron
Say it like AL-fuh-trahn. Alphatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- fuh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alphatron 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alphatron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AL-fuh-tron.
What does alphatron mean?
- A kind of ionization tube for measuring vacuum.
Where does alphatron come from?
From alpha + -tron.
Questions about saying alphatron
How do you pronounce alphatron?
Say AL-fuh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈælfəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈælfəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alphatron?
Alphatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · fuh · trahn.
Is alphatron 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 /ˈælfəˌtrɒn/ (AL-fuh-tron).