How to pronounce positron
Say it like POZ-ih-tron. Positron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce positron. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POZ
- ih
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of positron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POZ-ih-tron.
What does positron mean?
- The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.“The notion of a positron weapon remains the stuff of science fiction.”
Where does positron come from?
From positive + -tron (electron).
Questions about saying positron
How do you pronounce positron?
Say POZ-ih-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑzɪtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpɒzɪtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positron?
Positron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ). Broken into parts: POZ · ih · tron.
Is positron 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 /ˈpɒzɪtrɒn/ (POZ-ih-tron).