How to pronounce polytron
Say it like POL-ee-tron. Polytron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ee
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polytron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of polytron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ee-tron.
What does polytron mean?
- A homogenizer, especially one manufactured by Polytron.
Where does polytron come from?
Trade name, presumably poly- + -tron.
Questions about saying polytron
How do you pronounce polytron?
Say POL-ee-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑliˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpɒliˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polytron?
Polytron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee · tron.
Is polytron 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 /ˈpɒliˌtrɒn/ (POL-ee-tron).