How to pronounce amplitron
Say it like AM-pluh-trahn. Amplitron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- pluh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amplitron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pluhKeep 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 amplitron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AM-pluh-tron.
What does amplitron mean?
- A form of microwave amplifier.
Where does amplitron come from?
Blend of amplify + -tron.
Questions about saying amplitron
How do you pronounce amplitron?
Say AM-pluh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmpləˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈæmpləˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amplitron?
Amplitron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · pluh · trahn.
Is amplitron 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 /ˈæmpləˌtrɒn/ (AM-pluh-tron).