How to Pronounce Positron

To pronounce "positron", say POS-itr-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “positron”

"positron" has 3 syllables: pos-itr-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does positron mean?

noun

  1. The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge

    “The notion of a positron weapon remains the stuff of science fiction.”

Synonyms

antielectron

Words that rhyme with positron

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

antielectroncolliderpetcollidersemittedpositroniumpositonantiproton

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "positron"?▾

"Positron" has 3 syllables: pos · itr · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "positron"?▾

The IPA transcription of "positron" is /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/.

What does "positron" mean?▾

Positron: The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge

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