How to pronounce charactron
Say it like KAR-uk-trahn. Charactron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- uk
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charactron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep 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 charactron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KAR-ik-tron.
What does charactron mean?
- A form of cathode ray tube used to display letters and other characters
Where does charactron come from?
Originally a trademark, presumably character + -tron.
Questions about saying charactron
How do you pronounce charactron?
Say KAR-uk-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəkˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪkˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charactron?
Charactron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uk · trahn.
Is charactron 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 /ˈkærɪkˌtrɒn/ (KAR-ik-tron).