How to pronounce ignitron
Say it like ig-NY-tron. Ignitron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- ig
- NY
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignitron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ignitron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ig-NY-tron.
What does ignitron mean?
- A form of rectifier having a pool of mercury as cathode.
Where does ignitron come from?
From ignite + -tron.
Questions about saying ignitron
How do you pronounce ignitron?
Say ig-NY-tron. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈnaɪˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈnaɪˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignitron?
Ignitron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: ig · NY · tron.
Is ignitron 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 /ɪɡˈnaɪˌtrɒn/ (ig-NY-tron).