How to pronounce linac
Say it like LIN-ak. Linac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of linac
American and British speakers say linac in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪnæk/ in the US and /ˈlɪnæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-ak.
What does linac mean?
- A linear particle accelerator.
Where does linac come from?
Contraction of linear accelerator.
Questions about saying linac
How do you pronounce linac?
Say LIN-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪnæk/. In British English it is /ˈlɪnæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linac?
Linac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say linac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪnæk/ and the British form is /ˈlɪnæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.