How to pronounce gyrotron
Say it like JY-ruh-tron. Gyrotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- ruh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JY-ruh-tron.
What does gyrotron mean?
- A type of microwave generator employing cyclotron resonance coupling between microwave fields and a beam of electrons.
Where does gyrotron come from?
From gyro- + -tron.
Questions about saying gyrotron
How do you pronounce gyrotron?
Say JY-ruh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪrəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪrəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrotron?
Gyrotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · ruh · tron.
Is gyrotron 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 /ˈdʒaɪrəˌtrɒn/ (JY-ruh-tron).