How to pronounce angstrom
Say it like ANG-strum. Angstrom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- strum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angstrom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- strumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of angstrom
American and British speakers say angstrom in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋstrəm/ in the US and /ˈæŋstrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-strum.
What does angstrom mean?
- A unit of length equal to 10⁻¹⁰ meters (that is, one ten-billionth of a meter), approximately the size of an atom, and denoted by the symbol Å, used especially to measure the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or distances between atoms.
Where does angstrom come from?
Borrowed from Swedish ångström, named after Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström.
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Questions about saying angstrom
How do you pronounce angstrom?
Say ANG-strum. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋstrəm/. In British English it is /ˈæŋstrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angstrom?
Angstrom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · strum.
Do Americans and Brits say angstrom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋstrəm/ and the British form is /ˈæŋstrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.