How to pronounce Hamiltonian
Say it like HAM-ul-toh-nyun. Hamiltonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- ul
- toh
- nyun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamiltonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nyunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Hamiltonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAM-ul-toh-nyun.
What does Hamiltonian mean?
- Of, attributed to or inspired by the Irish mathematician, astronomer and physicist William Rowan Hamilton (1805–1865).
- That visits each vertex exactly once.
- Containing a Hamiltonian cycle.
- A function (of time), denoted H, that corresponds to the total energy of the system.
- The observable, denoted H, that corresponds to the total energy of the system.
- Of or relating to any city named Hamilton.
Questions about saying Hamiltonian
How do you pronounce Hamiltonian?
Say HAM-ul-toh-nyun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæməlˌtoʊnjən/. In British English it is /ˈhæməlˌtəʊnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hamiltonian?
Hamiltonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · ul · toh · nyun.
Is Hamiltonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhæməlˌtəʊnjən/ (HAM-ul-toh-nyun).