How to pronounce acrylamide
Say it like uh-KRIL-uh-myde. Acrylamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIL).
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- uh
- KRIL
- uh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrylamide 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.
- KRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 acrylamide
American and British speakers say acrylamide in essentially the same way: /əˈkrɪləmaɪd/ in the US and /əˈkrɪləmaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KRIL-uh-myde.
What does acrylamide mean?
- The amide of acrylic acid, CH₂=CH.CONH₂; used in the manufacture of polyacrylamides.
Where does acrylamide come from?
From acryl + amide.
Questions about saying acrylamide
How do you pronounce acrylamide?
Say uh-KRIL-uh-myde. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrɪləmaɪd/. In British English it is /əˈkrɪləmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrylamide?
Acrylamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIL). Broken into parts: uh · KRIL · uh · myde.
Do Americans and Brits say acrylamide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkrɪləmaɪd/ and the British form is /əˈkrɪləmaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.