How to pronounce electronics
Say it like il-ek-TRON-iks. Electronics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRON).
- il
- ek
- TRON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electronics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electronics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-lek-TRON-iks.
What does electronics mean?
- The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.“Electronics is a popular subject.”
- Devices which require the flow of electrons through conductors and semiconductors in order to perform their function; devices that operate on electrical power (battery or outlet)“Look at all the electronics in this room!”
- Electronic circuitry.“The electronics is the difference between a modern and an old-fashioned thermostat.”
Where does electronics come from?
From electron + -ics.
Words that rhyme with electronics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of electronics.
Words that sound like electronics
- electronics'
Questions about saying electronics
How do you pronounce electronics?
Say il-ek-TRON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electronics?
Electronics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRON). Broken into parts: il · ek · TRON · iks.
Is electronics 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 /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/ (ih-lek-TRON-iks).
What words sound the same as electronics?
Electronics sounds the same as electronics' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.