How to pronounce graviton
Say it like GRAV-ih-ton. Graviton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV).
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- GRAV
- ih
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graviton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of graviton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAV-ih-ton.
What does graviton mean?
- A hypothetical gauge boson that regulates the gravitational force. It would have a spin of 2 and zero rest mass.
Where does graviton come from?
From gravity + -on. Coined by Russian physicists Dmitrii Blokhintsev and F.
Questions about saying graviton
How do you pronounce graviton?
Say GRAV-ih-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrævɪtɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɡrævɪtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graviton?
Graviton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV). Broken into parts: GRAV · ih · ton.
Is graviton 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 /ˈɡrævɪtɒn/ (GRAV-ih-ton).