How to pronounce deuterons
Say it like DOO-tuh-ronz. Deuterons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- tuh
- ronz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deuterons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ronzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of deuterons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DYOO-tuh-ronz.
What does deuterons mean?
- plural of deuteron
Questions about saying deuterons
How do you pronounce deuterons?
Say DOO-tuh-ronz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdutəˌrɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːtəˌrɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deuterons?
Deuterons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · tuh · ronz.
Is deuterons 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 /ˈdjuːtəˌrɒnz/ (DYOO-tuh-ronz).