How to Pronounce Electron

To pronounce "electron", say EL-ectr-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “electron”

"electron" has 3 syllables: el-ectr-on. It rhymes with elektron, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: elektron — easy to mix up when writing.

What does electron mean?

noun

  1. The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
  2. Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron.

Synonyms

negatron

Words that rhyme with electron

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elektron

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "electron"?▾

"Electron" has 3 syllables: el · ectr · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "electron"?▾

The IPA transcription of "electron" is /ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/.

What does "electron" mean?▾

Electron: The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

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