How to pronounce gizmotron
Say it like GHIZ-moh-tron. Gizmotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIZ).
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- GHIZ
- moh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gizmotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gizmotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GHIZ-moh-tron.
What does gizmotron mean?
- Synonym of gizmo.
Where does gizmotron come from?
From gizmo + -tron.
Questions about saying gizmotron
How do you pronounce gizmotron?
Say GHIZ-moh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪzmoʊˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪzməʊˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gizmotron?
Gizmotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIZ). Broken into parts: GHIZ · moh · tron.
Is gizmotron 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 /ˈɡɪzməʊˌtrɒn/ (GHIZ-moh-tron).