How to pronounce pyrotron
Say it like PY-ruh-tron. Pyrotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- ruh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PY-roh-tron.
What does pyrotron mean?
- A magnetic mirror.
- A notional subatomic particle invented to explain cases of spontaneous human combustion.
Where does pyrotron come from?
From pyro- + -tron.
Questions about saying pyrotron
How do you pronounce pyrotron?
Say PY-ruh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪrəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪrəʊˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrotron?
Pyrotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · ruh · tron.
Is pyrotron 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 /ˈpaɪrəʊˌtrɒn/ (PY-roh-tron).