How to Pronounce "isotope"
word
ˈaɪsəˌtoʊp
EYE-suh-tohp
ˈaɪsətˌəʊp
EYE-suh-tohp
Definition
An isotope is a form of a chemical element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. Different isotopes of an element have slightly different properties and may be stable or radioactive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪsəˌtoʊp
British English
ˈaɪsətˌəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-suh-tohp
UK
EYE-suh-tohp
Listen in Context
Carbon-14 is a well-known isotope used in dating ancient objects.
Every element has more than one isotope.
Scientists study the isotopes of hydrogen to understand stars.
Did you know that water can contain different isotopes of oxygen?