How to pronounce plasmon
Say it like PLAZ-mon. Plasmon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAZ).
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- PLAZ
- mon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasmon 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.
- monKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of plasmon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PLAZ-mon.
What does plasmon mean?
- The quantum of waves produced by the collective effects of large numbers of electrons when disturbed from equilibrium.
- All the genetic material outside the cell nucleus.
Where does plasmon come from?
From plasma + -on, modeled after electron.
Questions about saying plasmon
How do you pronounce plasmon?
Say PLAZ-mon. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæzmɑn/. In British English it is /ˈplæzmɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasmon?
Plasmon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAZ). Broken into parts: PLAZ · mon.
Is plasmon 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 /ˈplæzmɒn/ (PLAZ-mon).