How to pronounce megatron
Say it like MEG-uh-trahn. Megatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megatron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay 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.
- trahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of megatron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MEG-uh-tron.
What does megatron mean?
- A disc-seal tube, used in lighthouses or submersibles.
Questions about saying megatron
How do you pronounce megatron?
Say MEG-uh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megatron?
Megatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · trahn.
Is megatron 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 /ˈmɛɡəˌtrɒn/ (MEG-uh-tron).