How to pronounce pliotron
Say it like PLY-uh-tron. Pliotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY).
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- PLY
- uh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pliotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pliotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PLY-oh-tron.
What does pliotron mean?
- A hard vacuum triode.
Where does pliotron come from?
Originally a trademark of General Electric, who began producing them in 1915.
Questions about saying pliotron
How do you pronounce pliotron?
Say PLY-uh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaɪəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈplaɪəʊˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pliotron?
Pliotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY). Broken into parts: PLY · uh · tron.
Is pliotron 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 /ˈplaɪəʊˌtrɒn/ (PLY-oh-tron).