How to pronounce spectrotron
Say it like SPEK-truh-tron. Spectrotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK).
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- SPEK
- truh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spectrotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep 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 spectrotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SPEK-truh-tron.
What does spectrotron mean?
- A frequency-harmonic element with many stable states.
Where does spectrotron come from?
From spectro- + -tron.
Questions about saying spectrotron
How do you pronounce spectrotron?
Say SPEK-truh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛktrəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈspɛktrəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spectrotron?
Spectrotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK). Broken into parts: SPEK · truh · tron.
Is spectrotron 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 /ˈspɛktrəˌtrɒn/ (SPEK-truh-tron).