How to pronounce isotropic
Say it like eye-suh-TROP-ik. Isotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROP).
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- eye
- suh
- TROP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isotropic 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.
- TROPSay 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 isotropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-suh-TROP-ik.
What does isotropic mean?
- Having properties that are identical in all directions; exhibiting isotropy
- Having the same components in all rotated coordinate systems
Words that rhyme with isotropic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of isotropic.
- topic
- microscopic
- philanthropic
- endoscopic
- isotopic
- macroscopic
- stereoscopic
- psychotropic
- kaleidoscopic
- misanthropic
Questions about saying isotropic
How do you pronounce isotropic?
Say eye-suh-TROP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪsəˈtrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌaɪsəˈtrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isotropic?
Isotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROP). Broken into parts: eye · suh · TROP · ik.
Is isotropic 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 /ˌaɪsəˈtrɒpɪk/ (eye-suh-TROP-ik).