How to pronounce protonation
Say it like proh-tuh-NAY-shun. Protonation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- proh
- tuh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protonation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protonation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-tuh-NAY-shun.
What does protonation mean?
- The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation.
Where does protonation come from?
From proton + -ation.
Words that rhyme with protonation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protonation.
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Questions about saying protonation
How do you pronounce protonation?
Say proh-tuh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtəˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtəˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protonation?
Protonation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: proh · tuh · NAY · shun.
Is protonation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌprəʊtəˈneɪʃən/ (proh-tuh-NAY-shun).