How to pronounce scantron
Say it like SKAN-trahn. Scantron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN).
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- SKAN
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scantron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- trahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of scantron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKAN-tron.
What does scantron mean?
- A device used to scan prepared forms used for multiple-choice and true-or-false testing.
- A prepared form for use in such a device.
Where does scantron come from?
Genericized trademark.
Questions about saying scantron
How do you pronounce scantron?
Say SKAN-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈskænˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈskænˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scantron?
Scantron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN). Broken into parts: SKAN · trahn.
Is scantron 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 /ˈskænˌtrɒn/ (SKAN-tron).