How to pronounce dekatron
Say it like DEK-uh-trahn. Dekatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dekatron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 dekatron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEK-uh-tron.
What does dekatron mean?
- A gas-filled tube used as a decade counter in early computers and calculators.
Where does dekatron come from?
Originally a brand name.
Questions about saying dekatron
How do you pronounce dekatron?
Say DEK-uh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dekatron?
Dekatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · trahn.
Is dekatron 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 /ˈdɛkəˌtrɒn/ (DEK-uh-tron).