How to pronounce photronic
Say it like foh-TRON-ik. Photronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRON).
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- foh
- TRON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photronic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of photronic
- 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-TRON-ik.
What does photronic mean?
- Pertaining to photoelectric cells that generate electromotive force by utilizing the action of light on the contact between two dissimilar metals.
Where does photronic come from?
Originally a brand name.
Words that rhyme with photronic
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Questions about saying photronic
How do you pronounce photronic?
Say foh-TRON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊˈtrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊˈtrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photronic?
Photronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRON). Broken into parts: foh · TRON · ik.
Is photronic 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 /ˌfəʊˈtrɒnɪk/ (foh-TRON-ik).