How to Pronounce Krypton

To pronounce "krypton", say KRYPTON — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɹɪptɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈkɹɪptɒn/

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What does krypton mean?

noun

  1. The chemical element (symbol Kr) with an atomic number of 36. It is a colourless, odourless noble gas that only reacts with fluorine. It is one of the rarest gases in the Earth's atmosphere.
  2. An atom of this element.

Related words

krphotocoagulationkryptonatekryptonidekryptidexenonargonchlorin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "krypton"?▾

"Krypton" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "krypton"?▾

The IPA transcription of "krypton" is /ˈkɹɪptɒn/.

What does "krypton" mean?▾

Krypton: The chemical element (symbol Kr) with an atomic number of 36. It is a colourless, odourless noble gas that only reacts with fluorine. It is one of the rarest gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

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