How to pronounce krypton
Say it like KRIP-ton. Krypton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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US American/ˈkrɪptɑn/KRIP-ton
UK British/ˈkrɪptɒn/KRIP-ton
- KRIP
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Krypton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of krypton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRIP-ton.
What does krypton mean?
noun
- The chemical element (symbol Kr) with an atomic number of 36. It is a colorless, odorless noble gas that only reacts with fluorine. It is one of the rarest gases in the Earth's atmosphere.
- An atom of this element.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- kr
Questions about saying krypton
How do you pronounce krypton?
Say KRIP-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪptɑn/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪptɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in krypton?
Krypton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · ton.
Is krypton 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 /ˈkrɪptɒn/ (KRIP-ton).