How to pronounce superprotonic
Say it like soo-per-PROH-ton-ik. Superprotonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- soo
- per
- PROH
- ton
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superprotonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tonKeep this part quick and light. 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 superprotonic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-puh-PROH-ton-ik.
What does superprotonic mean?
- Exhibiting very high proton conductivity; especially describing a phase transition in certain solid-state compounds.
Where does superprotonic come from?
From super- + protonic.
Questions about saying superprotonic
How do you pronounce superprotonic?
Say soo-per-PROH-ton-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərˈproʊtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈprəʊtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superprotonic?
Superprotonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: soo · per · PROH · ton · ik.
Is superprotonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsuːpəˈprəʊtɒnɪk/ (soo-puh-PROH-ton-ik).