How to Pronounce "protons"
word
ˈpɹoʊˌtɑnz
PROH-tahnz
pɹˈəʊtɒnz
pruh-OH-tonz
Definition
Protons are tiny particles with a positive electric charge found in the nucleus (center) of every atom. The number of protons in an atom determines which chemical element it is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊˌtɑnz
British English
pɹˈəʊtɒnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-tahnz
UK
pruh-OH-tonz
Listen in Context
Protons are found in the nucleus of every atom.
Hydrogen has one proton in its nucleus.
The number of protons tells us the element’s identity.
Adding a proton to an atom changes it to a different element.