How to pronounce electron
Say it like il-EK-tron. Electron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- il
- EK
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of electron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-LEK-tron.
What does electron mean?
- an elementary particle with negative charge
Where does electron come from?
The particle ("corpuscule") was discovered in 1896.
Questions about saying electron
How do you pronounce electron?
Say il-EK-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɛktrɑn/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electron?
Electron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: il · EK · tron.
Is electron 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 /ɪˈlɛktrɒn/ (ih-LEK-tron).