How to pronounce electronic
Say it like il-ek-TRON-ik. Electronic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRON).
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- il
- ek
- TRON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electronic 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.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electronic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-lek-TRON-ik.
What does electronic mean?
- of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons“electronic devices”
- of or concerned with electrons“electronic energy”
Where does electronic come from?
From electron + -ic.
Words that rhyme with electronic
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Questions about saying electronic
How do you pronounce electronic?
Say il-ek-TRON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electronic?
Electronic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRON). Broken into parts: il · ek · TRON · ik.
Is electronic 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 /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/ (ih-lek-TRON-ik).