How to pronounce isotopes
Say it like EYE-suh-tohps. Isotopes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suh
- tohps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isotopes 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.
- tohpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of isotopes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EYE-suh-tohps.
What does isotopes mean?
- plural of isotope How to pronounce isotope
Questions about saying isotopes
How do you pronounce isotopes?
Say EYE-suh-tohps. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəˌtoʊps/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəˌtəʊps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isotopes?
Isotopes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suh · tohps.
Is isotopes 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 /ˈaɪsəˌtəʊps/ (EYE-suh-tohps).