How to pronounce exciton
Say it like EK-sih-tun. Exciton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sih
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exciton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exciton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-sih-tun.
What does exciton mean?
- A bound state of an electron and an electron hole in an insulator or semiconductor
Where does exciton come from?
From excite + -on.
Questions about saying exciton
How do you pronounce exciton?
Say EK-sih-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exciton?
Exciton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sih · tun.
Is exciton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɛksɪtən/ (EK-sih-tun).