How to pronounce Newtonian
Say it like noo-TOH-nee-un. Newtonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- noo
- TOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newtonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Newtonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nyoo-TOH-nee-un.
What does Newtonian mean?
- Of or relating to Isaac Newton, or his laws and theories.
- Obeying Newton's law of viscosity; i.e. having a constant viscosity.
- Of or relating to classical physics that does not take relativity into account.
- A scientist supporting Isaac Newton's views on physics and mathematics.
- A type of reflecting telescope using a concave primary mirror and a flat diagonal secondary mirror.
Questions about saying Newtonian
How do you pronounce Newtonian?
Say noo-TOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /nuˈtoʊniən/. In British English it is /njuːˈtəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Newtonian?
Newtonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: noo · TOH · nee · un.
Is Newtonian 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 /njuːˈtəʊniən/ (nyoo-TOH-nee-un).