How to pronounce tachyon
Say it like TAK-ee-ahn. Tachyon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- ee
- ahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tachyon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tachyon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TAK-ee-on.
What does tachyon mean?
- A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.
- A flaw in a physical theory that predicts the existence of tachyons or similar paradoxical results. Compare with ghost.
Where does tachyon come from?
Coined by American physicist Gerald Feinberg in 1967.
Questions about saying tachyon
How do you pronounce tachyon?
Say TAK-ee-ahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtækiˌɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtækiɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tachyon?
Tachyon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · ee · ahn.
Is tachyon 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 /ˈtækiɒn/ (TAK-ee-on).