How to pronounce acetone
Say it like AS-uh-tohn. Acetone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæsətoʊn/AS-uh-tohn
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- AS
- uh
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does acetone mean?
noun
- A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH₃)₂CO, used as a solvent.
Where does acetone come from?
From acet- from acētum (“vinegar”).
Questions about saying acetone
How do you pronounce acetone?
Say AS-uh-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsətoʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetone?
Acetone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · uh · tohn.