How to pronounce proton
Say it like PROH-ton. Proton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of proton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-ton.
What does proton mean?
- A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark.
- The atomic nucleus of protium (hydrogen-1)
Similar and opposite words
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- p
Words that rhyme with proton
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Questions about saying proton
How do you pronounce proton?
Say PROH-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌtɑn/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proton?
Proton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · ton.
Is proton 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 /ˈprəʊtɒn/ (PROH-ton).