How to pronounce acetamide
Say it like uh-SET-uh-myde. Acetamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- uh
- SET
- uh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetamide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acetamide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SET-uh-myde.
What does acetamide mean?
- The amide of acetic acid, CH₃CONH₂.
Where does acetamide come from?
Blend of acetyl + amide.
Questions about saying acetamide
How do you pronounce acetamide?
Say uh-SET-uh-myde. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛtəmaɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsɛtəmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetamide?
Acetamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: uh · SET · uh · myde.
Is acetamide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈsɛtəmaɪd/ (uh-SET-uh-myde).