How to pronounce phonon
Say it like FOH-non. Phonon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊnɑn/FOH-non
UK British/ˈfəʊnɒn/FOH-non
- FOH
- non
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phonon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-non.
What does phonon mean?
noun
- The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
- A unit of phonemics.
Questions about saying phonon
How do you pronounce phonon?
Say FOH-non. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊnɑn/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊnɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonon?
Phonon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · non.
Is phonon 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 /ˈfəʊnɒn/ (FOH-non).