How to pronounce positrons
Say it like POZ-uh-tronz. Positrons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ).
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- POZ
- uh
- tronz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positrons 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of positrons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POZ-uh-tronz.
What does positrons mean?
- plural of positron How to pronounce positron
Questions about saying positrons
How do you pronounce positrons?
Say POZ-uh-tronz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑzəˌtrɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒzəˌtrɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positrons?
Positrons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ). Broken into parts: POZ · uh · tronz.
Is positrons 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 /ˈpɒzəˌtrɒnz/ (POZ-uh-tronz).