How to pronounce elytron
Say it like EL-ih-tron. Elytron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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US American/ˈɛlɪtrɑn/EL-ih-tron
UK British/ˈɛlɪtrɒn/EL-ih-tron
- EL
- ih
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elytron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of elytron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EL-ih-tron.
What does elytron mean?
noun
- A sheath or outer covering, especially around the spinal cord or over the hindwings of certain insects.
Questions about saying elytron
How do you pronounce elytron?
Say EL-ih-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlɪtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɛlɪtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elytron?
Elytron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · ih · tron.
Is elytron 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 /ˈɛlɪtrɒn/ (EL-ih-tron).