How to pronounce ultraquantum
Say it like uhl-truh-KWAHN-tum. Ultraquantum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWAHN).
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- uhl
- truh
- KWAHN
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultraquantum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ultraquantum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhl-truh-KWON-tum.
What does ultraquantum mean?
- Of a state in which only the lowest Landau level (orbit with a discrete energy value) is occupied.
Where does ultraquantum come from?
From ultra- + quantum.
Questions about saying ultraquantum
How do you pronounce ultraquantum?
Say uhl-truh-KWAHN-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəˈkwɑntəm/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəˈkwɒntəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultraquantum?
Ultraquantum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWAHN). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · KWAHN · tum.
Is ultraquantum 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 /ˌʌltrəˈkwɒntəm/ (uhl-truh-KWON-tum).