How to pronounce brachistochrone
Say it like bra-KIS-tuh-krohn. Brachistochrone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIS).
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- bra
- KIS
- tuh
- krohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brachistochrone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- braKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- krohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of brachistochrone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bruh-KIS-tuh-krohn.
What does brachistochrone mean?
- A cycloid; the curve of fastest descent between two points.
Questions about saying brachistochrone
How do you pronounce brachistochrone?
Say bra-KIS-tuh-krohn. The American pronunciation is /bræˈkɪstəkroʊn/. In British English it is /brəˈkɪstəkrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brachistochrone?
Brachistochrone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIS). Broken into parts: bra · KIS · tuh · krohn.
Is brachistochrone 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 /brəˈkɪstəkrəʊn/ (bruh-KIS-tuh-krohn).