How to Pronounce "electron"
word
ˌɪˈɫɛktɹɑn
ih-LEK-trahn
ɪlˈɛktɹɒn
ih-LEK-tron
Definition
A very small particle with a negative electric charge found in all atoms. Electrons move around the nucleus and are important in electricity and chemistry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈɫɛktɹɑn
British English
ɪlˈɛktɹɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LEK-trahn
UK
ih-LEK-tron
Listen in Context
An electron has a negative charge.
Every atom contains electrons.
The movement of electrons creates electricity.
When an electron jumps between atoms, it can create light.