How to pronounce alachlor
Say it like uh-LAK-ler. Alachlor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- uh
- LAK
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alachlor 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.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of alachlor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LAK-luh.
What does alachlor mean?
- A particular chloroacetanilide herbicide.
Questions about saying alachlor
How do you pronounce alachlor?
Say uh-LAK-ler. The American pronunciation is /əˈlæklɚ/. In British English it is /əˈlæklə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alachlor?
Alachlor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: uh · LAK · ler.
Is alachlor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈlæklə/ (uh-LAK-luh).