How to pronounce nanodiffraction
Say it like nan-oh-dih-FRAK-shun. Nanodiffraction has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FRAK).
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- nan
- oh
- dih
- FRAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nanodiffraction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nanodiffraction
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nan-oh-dih-FRAK-shun.
What does nanodiffraction mean?
- A diffraction technique that utilizes focused beams of electrons or X-rays to investigate the structural properties of materials at the nanometer scale, enabling analysis of individual nanostructures, defects, and microstructures.
Where does nanodiffraction come from?
From nano- + diffraction.
Words that rhyme with nanodiffraction
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Questions about saying nanodiffraction
How do you pronounce nanodiffraction?
Say nan-oh-dih-FRAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnænoʊdɪˈfrækʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnænəʊdɪˈfrækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nanodiffraction?
Nanodiffraction has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FRAK). Broken into parts: nan · oh · dih · FRAK · shun.
Is nanodiffraction pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌnænəʊdɪˈfrækʃən/ (nan-oh-dih-FRAK-shun).