How to pronounce nanotechnology
Say it like nan-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee. Nanotechnology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL).
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- nan
- oh
- tek
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nanotechnology 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.
- tekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nanotechnology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nan-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee.
What does nanotechnology mean?
- The science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres (1–100 nm).
Where does nanotechnology come from?
From nano- + technology.
Words that rhyme with nanotechnology
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Questions about saying nanotechnology
How do you pronounce nanotechnology?
Say nan-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnænoʊˌtɛkˈnɑləˌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˌnænəʊˌtɛkˈnɒləˌdʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL). Broken into parts: nan · oh · tek · NOL · uh · jee.
Is nanotechnology 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 /ˌnænəʊˌtɛkˈnɒləˌdʒiː/ (nan-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee).