How to pronounce optronic
Say it like op-TRON-ik. Optronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRON).
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- op
- TRON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optronic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of optronic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-TRON-ik.
What does optronic mean?
- optoelectronic
Where does optronic come from?
Blend of opto- + electronic.
Words that rhyme with optronic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of optronic.
Questions about saying optronic
How do you pronounce optronic?
Say op-TRON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɑpˈtrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ɒpˈtrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optronic?
Optronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRON). Broken into parts: op · TRON · ik.
Is optronic 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 /ɒpˈtrɒnɪk/ (op-TRON-ik).