How to pronounce plasmatron
Say it like PLAZ-muh-trahn. Plasmatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAZ).
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- PLAZ
- muh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasmatron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 plasmatron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PLAZ-muh-tron.
What does plasmatron mean?
- A hot-cathode tube with controlled anode current.
Where does plasmatron come from?
From plasma + -tron.
Questions about saying plasmatron
How do you pronounce plasmatron?
Say PLAZ-muh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæzməˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈplæzməˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasmatron?
Plasmatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAZ). Broken into parts: PLAZ · muh · trahn.
Is plasmatron 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 /ˈplæzməˌtrɒn/ (PLAZ-muh-tron).