How to pronounce radian
Say it like RAY-dee-un. Radian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of radian
American and British speakers say radian in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪdiən/ in the US and /ˈreɪdiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-dee-un.
What does radian mean?
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of plane angle: the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc of its circumference equal in length to the radius of the circle.
Where does radian come from?
From radius + -an.
Words that rhyme with radian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of radian.
Questions about saying radian
How do you pronounce radian?
Say RAY-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdiən/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radian?
Radian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say radian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪdiən/ and the British form is /ˈreɪdiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.