How to pronounce thyratron
Say it like THY-ruh-trahn. Thyratron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY).
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- THY
- ruh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thyratron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thyratron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THY-ruh-tron.
What does thyratron mean?
- Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch
Questions about saying thyratron
How do you pronounce thyratron?
Say THY-ruh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈθaɪrəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈθaɪrəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thyratron?
Thyratron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY). Broken into parts: THY · ruh · trahn.
Is thyratron 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 /ˈθaɪrəˌtrɒn/ (THY-ruh-tron).