How to pronounce cryotron
Say it like KRY-oh-tron. Cryotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- oh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cryotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KRY-oh-tron.
What does cryotron mean?
- A switch that employs superconductivity
Where does cryotron come from?
From cryo- + -tron.
Questions about saying cryotron
How do you pronounce cryotron?
Say KRY-oh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪoʊˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪəʊˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryotron?
Cryotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · oh · tron.
Is cryotron 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 /ˈkraɪəʊˌtrɒn/ (KRY-oh-tron).