How to pronounce krytron
Say it like KRY-tron. Krytron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Krytron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of krytron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRY-tron.
What does krytron mean?
- A cold cathode gas-filled tube intended for use as a very high-speed switch, somewhat similar to the thyratron.
Where does krytron come from?
Equivalent to cryo- + -tron.
Questions about saying krytron
How do you pronounce krytron?
Say KRY-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in krytron?
Krytron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · tron.
Is krytron 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 /ˈkraɪˌtrɒn/ (KRY-tron).