How to pronounce crossatron
Say it like KRAW-suh-trahn. Crossatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
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- KRAW
- suh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossatron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suhKeep 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 crossatron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROS-uh-tron.
What does crossatron mean?
- A high-power pulsed modulator device, a cold cathode gas-filled tube that combines useful features of thyratrons, vacuum tubes, and power semiconductor switches.
Where does crossatron come from?
From cross- + -tron, from being a cross or hybrid of the other kinds.
Questions about saying crossatron
How do you pronounce crossatron?
Say KRAW-suh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossatron?
Crossatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · suh · trahn.
Is crossatron 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 /ˈkrɒsəˌtrɒn/ (KROS-uh-tron).