How to pronounce skiatron
Say it like SKY-uh-trahn. Skiatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- uh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skiatron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of skiatron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKY-uh-tron.
What does skiatron mean?
- A kind of cathode ray tube that replaces the conventional light-emitting phosphor layer on the face of the tube screen with a scotophor such as potassium chloride.
Questions about saying skiatron
How do you pronounce skiatron?
Say SKY-uh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skiatron?
Skiatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · uh · trahn.
Is skiatron 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 /ˈskaɪəˌtrɒn/ (SKY-uh-tron).