How to Pronounce Angstrom

To pronounce "angstrom", say ANGSTR-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæŋstɹʌm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈæŋstɹʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “angstrom”

"angstrom" has 2 syllables: angstr-om.

What does angstrom mean?

noun

  1. A unit of length equal to 10−10 meters (that is, one ten-billionth of a meter), approximately the size of an atom, and denoted by the symbol Å, used especially to measure the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or distances between atoms.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "angstrom"?▾

"Angstrom" has 2 syllables: angstr · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "angstrom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "angstrom" is /ˈæŋstɹʌm/.

What does "angstrom" mean?▾

Angstrom: A unit of length equal to 10−10 meters (that is, one ten-billionth of a meter), approximately the size of an atom, and denoted by the symbol Å, used especially to measure the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or distances between atoms.

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