How to pronounce tardyon
Say it like TAR-dee-ahn. Tardyon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- dee
- ahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tardyon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tardyon
- 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.
British respelling: TAH-dee-on.
What does tardyon mean?
- Any particle with non-zero mass (i.e. one that travels more slowly than the speed of light).
Where does tardyon come from?
Blend of tardy + tachyon or tardy + -on.
Questions about saying tardyon
How do you pronounce tardyon?
Say TAR-dee-ahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrdiɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːdiɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tardyon?
Tardyon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · dee · ahn.
Is tardyon 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 /ˈtɑːdiɒn/ (TAH-dee-on).