How to Pronounce “pyrotron” in English
/ˈpaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɑn/
PY·ro·tron
Stress: py
Accent:
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IPA/ˈpaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɑn/
Syllablespy·ro·tron
What does “pyrotron” mean?
NOUN
- A magnetic mirror.
- A notional subatomic particle invented to explain cases of spontaneous human combustion.
Example sentences
- “Spontaneous combustion may sound like “no cause at all;” but it isn't, except, perhaps, for people who allegedly ignite while watching TV. Actually, even for that kind of urban myth, causation is presumed: pyrotrons, of course.”
How to pronounce “pyrotron”
- Syllables:
- py · ro · tron
- Stress:
- py — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈpaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɑn/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /py/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “pyrotron”?
“pyrotron” is pronounced /ˈpaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɑn/ (py · ro · tron). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “pyrotron”?
“pyrotron” has 3 syllables: py · ro · tron.
Where is the stress in “pyrotron”?
The primary stress in “pyrotron” is on “PY”.
What does “pyrotron” mean?
A magnetic mirror.