How to pronounce "electronic"

electronic

Adjective
American
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

e lec tron ic

How natives say electronic

British
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

e lec tron ic

How natives say electronic

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a short 'i' sound: /ɪ/.

  • Then /ˌlɛk/ with stress on a light 'eh' sound.

  • Continue with /ˈtrɑːn/ emphasizing the 't' and 'ah' sound.

  • End with /ɪk/ as in 'tick'.

Common Mistakes

  • elec-tron-ic (misplaced stress)

  • e-lec-tron-ick (mispronouncing the ending)

  • ee-lec-tron-ic (incorrect starting sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a short 'i' sound: /ɪ/.

  • Move to /ˌlɛk/ with light stress on 'eh'.

  • Then /ˈtrɒn/ emphasizing the 't' and 'o' as in 'cot'.

  • Finish with /ɪk/ as in 'tick'.

common mistakes

  • elec-tron-ik (misplacing stress)

  • e-lec-tron-eek (mispronouncing the ending)

  • ee-lec-tron-ic (wrong starting sound)

FAQ

Which syllable is stressed in 'electronic'?

The stress is on the third syllable: 'tron'.

Is the 'e' at the start pronounced 'ee'?

No, it's a short 'i' sound like in 'bit'.

Is 'electronic' pronounced the same in British and American English?

The main difference is the 'o' sound in 'tron'.

Definition

electronic

Using, or involving electronics.

Word Family

electron

/ɪˈlɛktrɒn/

noun

A subatomic particle

Example: Electrons orbit the nucleus.

electric

/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

adjective

Related to electricity

Example: We use electric lights.

electrify

/ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

verb

To charge with electricity

Example: They electrify the fence.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress shift

- /ɪˈlɛktrɒn/ vs. /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

Different endings

- /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ vs. /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

Ending vowel difference

- /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/ vs. /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

Pro Tips

Master the vowel sounds

Focus on the different vowel sounds: /æ/ in 'tran' for American and /ɒ/ for British.

Emphasize the stressed syllable

Practice stressing the 'tron' part, as it is key for correct pronunciation.

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/ˈsaɪbərˌspeɪs/

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/ˈdɪfərəns/

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