How to Pronounce Angstroms

To pronounce "angstroms", say ANGSTR-oms — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæŋ.stɹəmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈæŋ.stɹəmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “angstroms”

"angstroms" has 2 syllables: angstr-oms.

What does angstroms 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.

Related words

ananometersmicronsmicrometersnanometresmicrometresmillimetersmicron

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "angstroms"?▾

"Angstroms" has 2 syllables: angstr · oms.

What is the IPA transcription of "angstroms"?▾

The IPA transcription of "angstroms" is /ˈæŋ.stɹəmz/.

What does "angstroms" mean?▾

Angstroms: 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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