How to pronounce permatron
Say it like PUR-muh-trahn. Permatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- muh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permatron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of permatron
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PUR-muh-tron.
What does permatron mean?
- A hot-cathode rectifier with anode current controlled by magnetic field.
Where does permatron come from?
From a trade name. Blend of perma(nent) + -tron.
Questions about saying permatron
How do you pronounce permatron?
Say PUR-muh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝməˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːməˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permatron?
Permatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · muh · trahn.
Is permatron 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 /ˈpɜːməˌtrɒn/ (PUR-muh-tron).