How to pronounce meson
Say it like MAY-zon. Meson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- zon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of meson
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAY-zon.
What does meson mean?
- The mesial plane dividing the body into similar right and left halves.
- An elementary particle that is composed of a quark and an antiquark, such as a kaon or pion. (Mesons composed of rarer quarks are much heavier.)
Words that rhyme with meson
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Questions about saying meson
How do you pronounce meson?
Say MAY-zon. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪˌzɑn/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪˌzɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meson?
Meson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · zon.
Is meson 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 /ˈmeɪˌzɒn/ (MAY-zon).