How to pronounce kenotron
Say it like KEN-uh-tron. Kenotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN).
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- KEN
- uh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kenotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kenotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KEN-uh-tron.
What does kenotron mean?
- A kind of vacuum rectifier, used for the power supply in X-ray equipment.
Questions about saying kenotron
How do you pronounce kenotron?
Say KEN-uh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛnəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈkɛnəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kenotron?
Kenotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN). Broken into parts: KEN · uh · tron.
Is kenotron 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 /ˈkɛnəˌtrɒn/ (KEN-uh-tron).