How to pronounce protons
Say it like PROH-tonz. Protons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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US American/ˈproʊˌtɑnz/PROH-tonz
UK British/ˈprəʊˌtɒnz/PROH-tonz
- PROH
- tonz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protons 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.
- tonzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of protons
- 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-tonz.
What does protons mean?
noun
- plural of proton How to pronounce proton
Questions about saying protons
How do you pronounce protons?
Say PROH-tonz. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌtɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌtɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protons?
Protons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tonz.
Is protons 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 /ˈprəʊˌtɒnz/ (PROH-tonz).