How to pronounce photonics
Say it like foh-TON-iks. Photonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON).
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- foh
- TON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photonics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of photonics
- 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-TON-iks.
What does photonics mean?
- The science and technology of generating and controlling photons, particularly in the visible and near infrared light spectrum.
Where does photonics come from?
From photon + -ics.
Words that rhyme with photonics
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Questions about saying photonics
How do you pronounce photonics?
Say foh-TON-iks. The American pronunciation is /foʊˈtɑnɪks/. In British English it is /fəʊˈtɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photonics?
Photonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON). Broken into parts: foh · TON · iks.
Is photonics 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 /fəʊˈtɒnɪks/ (foh-TON-iks).