How to pronounce strobotron
Say it like STROH-buh-tron. Strobotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH).
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- STROH
- buh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strobotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep 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 strobotron
- 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: STROH-buh-tron.
What does strobotron mean?
- A cold cathode tube designed for high-current narrow pulses, used in high-speed photography.
Where does strobotron come from?
From strobe + -tron.
Questions about saying strobotron
How do you pronounce strobotron?
Say STROH-buh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈstroʊbəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈstrəʊbəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strobotron?
Strobotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH). Broken into parts: STROH · buh · tron.
Is strobotron 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 /ˈstrəʊbəˌtrɒn/ (STROH-buh-tron).