To pronounce "positrons", say POS-itr-ons — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
positrons
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"positrons" has 3 syllables: pos-itr-ons. It rhymes with cons and bonze, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The notion of a positron weapon remains the stuff of science fiction.”
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"Positrons" has 3 syllables: pos · itr · ons.
Positrons: The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge
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