How to pronounce neutron
Say it like NOO-tron. Neutron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce neutron. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NOO
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neutron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of neutron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-tron.
What does neutron mean?
- A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.
Where does neutron come from?
From neutral + -on; by surface analysis, neutr(o)- + -on.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
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Questions about saying neutron
How do you pronounce neutron?
Say NOO-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neutron?
Neutron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · tron.
Is neutron 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 /ˈnjuːtrɒn/ (NYOO-tron).