How to pronounce laddertron
Say it like LAD-er-trahn. Laddertron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD).
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- LAD
- er
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laddertron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- trahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of laddertron
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LAD-uh-tron.
What does laddertron mean?
- A device, in the form of a series of metal bars joined by non-conducting links, used in electrostatic accelerators
- A form of klystron that uses ladders
Where does laddertron come from?
From ladder + -tron.
Questions about saying laddertron
How do you pronounce laddertron?
Say LAD-er-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlædɚˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈlædəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laddertron?
Laddertron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD). Broken into parts: LAD · er · trahn.
Is laddertron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlædəˌtrɒn/ (LAD-uh-tron).