How to pronounce isotonic
Say it like eye-suh-TON-ik. Isotonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON).
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- eye
- suh
- TON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isotonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of isotonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-suh-TON-ik.
What does isotonic mean?
- Having the same osmotic pressure.
- Having the same concentration of solutes as human blood.“Use an isotonic saline solution in your neti pot to prevent irritation of your nasal passages.”
- Having equal tension.
Where does isotonic come from?
From iso- + tonic.
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Words that rhyme with isotonic
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Questions about saying isotonic
How do you pronounce isotonic?
Say eye-suh-TON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪsəˈtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌaɪsəˈtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isotonic?
Isotonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON). Broken into parts: eye · suh · TON · ik.
Is isotonic 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 /ˌaɪsəˈtɒnɪk/ (eye-suh-TON-ik).