How to Pronounce Isotope

To pronounce "isotope", say IS-ot-op-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “isotope”

"isotope" has 4 syllables: is-ot-op-e. It rhymes with scope and trope, if that helps it stick.

What does isotope mean?

noun

  1. Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. As a consequence, atoms of isotopes will have the same atomic number but a different mass number.

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Words that rhyme with isotope

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scopetropegropemisanthroperopecopeenvelopekaleidoscopemopelopesoaptope

Related words

radioisotoperadioactivenuclideuraniumsodiumradioelementradionuclideisotopologue

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "isotope"?▾

"Isotope" has 4 syllables: is · ot · op · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "isotope"?▾

The IPA transcription of "isotope" is /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/.

What does "isotope" mean?▾

Isotope: Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. As a consequence, atoms of isotopes will have the same atomic number but a different mass number.

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