How to pronounce operand
Say it like AH-puh-rand. Operand has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- puh
- rand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- randGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of operand
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-uh-rand.
What does operand mean?
- A quantity to which an operator is applied (in 3-x, the operands of the subtraction operator are 3 and x).
Where does operand come from?
From Late Latin operandum.
Questions about saying operand
How do you pronounce operand?
Say AH-puh-rand. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpəˌrænd/. In British English it is /ˈɒpərænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operand?
Operand has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · puh · rand.
Is operand 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 /ˈɒpərænd/ (OP-uh-rand).