How to pronounce hadron
Say it like HAD-rahn. Hadron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAD).
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US American/ˈhædrɑn/HAD-rahn
UK British/ˈhædrɒn/HAD-ron
- HAD
- rahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hadron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hadron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HAD-ron.
What does hadron mean?
noun
- A composite particle that comprises two or more quarks held together by the strong force and (consequently) can interact with other particles via said force; a meson or a baryon.
Questions about saying hadron
How do you pronounce hadron?
Say HAD-rahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhædrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈhædrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hadron?
Hadron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAD). Broken into parts: HAD · rahn.
Is hadron 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 /ˈhædrɒn/ (HAD-ron).