How to pronounce operant
Say it like AH-puh-runt. Operant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- puh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operant 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.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of operant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-uh-runt.
What does operant mean?
- That operates to produce an effect.“thy most operant poison”
- An operative person or thing.
- Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.
Where does operant come from?
From Middle English operant, from Latin operāns.
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Questions about saying operant
How do you pronounce operant?
Say AH-puh-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpərənt/. In British English it is /ˈɒpərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operant?
Operant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · puh · runt.
Is operant 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 /ˈɒpərənt/ (OP-uh-runt).