How to pronounce stereoelectronic
Say it like ster-ee-oh-ih-lek-TRON-ik. Stereoelectronic has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (TRON).
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- ster
- ee
- oh
- ih
- lek
- TRON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stereoelectronic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sterGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stereoelectronic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ster-ee-oh-ih-lek-TRON-ik.
What does stereoelectronic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the dependence of certain molecular properties upon the relative nuclear geometry in a given electron state.
Where does stereoelectronic come from?
From stereo- + electronic.
Words that rhyme with stereoelectronic
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Questions about saying stereoelectronic
How do you pronounce stereoelectronic?
Say ster-ee-oh-ih-lek-TRON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɛrioʊɪlɛkˈtrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌstɛriəʊɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stereoelectronic?
Stereoelectronic has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (TRON). Broken into parts: ster · ee · oh · ih · lek · TRON · ik.
Is stereoelectronic 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 /ˌstɛriəʊɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/ (ster-ee-oh-ih-lek-TRON-ik).