How to pronounce positronium
Say it like poz-ih-TRON-ee-um. Positronium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRON).
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- poz
- ih
- TRON
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positronium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pozGive this part a little weight. 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of positronium
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: poz-ih-TRON-ee-um.
What does positronium mean?
- An exotic atom (specifically, an onium) consisting of a positron (antielectron) and an electron, as a particle–anti-particle bound pair with no nucleus.
Where does positronium come from?
From positr(on) + -onium.
Questions about saying positronium
How do you pronounce positronium?
Say poz-ih-TRON-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑzɪˈtrɑniəm/. In British English it is /ˌpɒzɪˈtrɒniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positronium?
Positronium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRON). Broken into parts: poz · ih · TRON · ee · um.
Is positronium 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 /ˌpɒzɪˈtrɒniəm/ (poz-ih-TRON-ee-um).