How to pronounce torsatron
Say it like TOR-suh-tron. Torsatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- suh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torsatron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suhKeep 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 torsatron
- 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: TAW-suh-tron.
What does torsatron mean?
- A stellarator with continuous helical coils, or with a number of discrete coils that produce a similar field.
Questions about saying torsatron
How do you pronounce torsatron?
Say TOR-suh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrsəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːsəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torsatron?
Torsatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · suh · tron.
Is torsatron 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 /ˈtɔːsəˌtrɒn/ (TAW-suh-tron).