How to pronounce isotope
Say it like EYE-suh-tohp. Isotope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suh
- tohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isotope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of isotope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EYE-suh-tohp.
What does isotope mean?
- Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. Thus, isotopes have the same atomic number but a different mass number.
- To define or demonstrate an isotopy of (one map with another).
Where does isotope come from?
From iso- (“equal”) + -tope (“place”), because the different isotopes of an element always occupy the same place in the periodic table.
Questions about saying isotope
How do you pronounce isotope?
Say EYE-suh-tohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəˌtoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsətəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isotope?
Isotope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suh · tohp.
Is isotope 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 /ˈaɪsətəʊp/ (EYE-suh-tohp).