How to pronounce positronic
Say it like poz-ih-TRON-ik. Positronic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRON).
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- poz
- ih
- TRON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positronic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of positronic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: poz-ih-TRON-ik.
What does positronic mean?
- Of or pertaining to positrons.
- Of or pertaining to a supposed analogue of electronics using positrons
Where does positronic come from?
From positron + -ic. The science fiction sense was coined by American science fiction author Isaac Asimov in 1941 in his short story "Liar!".
Words that rhyme with positronic
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Questions about saying positronic
How do you pronounce positronic?
Say poz-ih-TRON-ik. The American pronunciation is /pɑzɪˈtrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /pɒzɪˈtrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positronic?
Positronic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRON). Broken into parts: poz · ih · TRON · ik.
Is positronic 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 /pɒzɪˈtrɒnɪk/ (poz-ih-TRON-ik).