How to pronounce calutron
Say it like KAL-yuh-trahn. Calutron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- yuh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calutron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep 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 calutron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KAL-yuu-tron.
What does calutron mean?
- A form of mass spectrometer used to separate the isotopes of uranium.
Where does calutron come from?
Coined by Ernest Lawrence from Cal U.
Questions about saying calutron
How do you pronounce calutron?
Say KAL-yuh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæljəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈkæljʊˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calutron?
Calutron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · yuh · trahn.
Is calutron 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 /ˈkæljʊˌtrɒn/ (KAL-yuu-tron).