How to pronounce neutrons
Say it like NOO-tronz. Neutrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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US American/ˈnuˌtrɑnz/NOO-tronz
UK British/ˈnjuːˌtrɒnz/NYOO-tronz
- NOO
- tronz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neutrons 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.
- tronzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of neutrons
- 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-tronz.
What does neutrons mean?
noun
- plural of neutron How to pronounce neutron
Questions about saying neutrons
How do you pronounce neutrons?
Say NOO-tronz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuˌtrɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːˌtrɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neutrons?
Neutrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · tronz.
Is neutrons 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 /ˈnjuːˌtrɒnz/ (NYOO-tronz).