How to Pronounce Baryon

To pronounce "baryon", say BARY-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæɹiɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈbæɹiɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “baryon”

"baryon" has 2 syllables: bary-on.

What does baryon mean?

noun

  1. A heavy subatomic particle created by the binding of quarks by gluons; a hadron containing three quarks. Baryons have half-odd integral spin and are thus fermions. This category includes the common proton and neutron of the atomic nucleus.

Related words

baryoniumdibaryonhadronantibaryonpolyquark

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baryon"?▾

"Baryon" has 2 syllables: bary · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "baryon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "baryon" is /ˈbæɹiɒn/.

What does "baryon" mean?▾

Baryon: A heavy subatomic particle created by the binding of quarks by gluons; a hadron containing three quarks. Baryons have half-odd integral spin and are thus fermions. This category includes the common proton and neutron of the atomic nucleus.

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