How to pronounce pentaquark
Say it like PEN-tuh-kwork. Pentaquark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pentaquark. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PEN
- tuh
- kwork
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pentaquark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kworkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pentaquark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEN-tuh-kwawk.
What does pentaquark mean?
- Any of a class of subatomic particles (previously hypothetical, since detected, subject to confirmation) consisting of a group of five quarks (compared to three quarks in normal baryons and two in mesons), or more specifically four quarks and one antiquark (symbol Θ).
Where does pentaquark come from?
From penta- + quark.
Questions about saying pentaquark
How do you pronounce pentaquark?
Say PEN-tuh-kwork. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛntəkwɔrk/. In British English it is /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pentaquark?
Pentaquark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · tuh · kwork.
Is pentaquark pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/ (PEN-tuh-kwawk).