How to pronounce photons
Say it like FOH-tonz. Photons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊˌtɑnz/FOH-tonz
UK British/ˈfəʊˌtɒnz/FOH-tonz
- FOH
- tonz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photons 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.
- tonzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of photons
- 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-tonz.
What does photons mean?
noun
- plural of photon How to pronounce photon
Questions about saying photons
How do you pronounce photons?
Say FOH-tonz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊˌtɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊˌtɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photons?
Photons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · tonz.
Is photons 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 /ˈfəʊˌtɒnz/ (FOH-tonz).