How to pronounce aldicarb
Say it like AWL-dih-karb. Aldicarb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- dih
- karb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aldicarb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- karbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aldicarb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWL-dih-kahb.
What does aldicarb mean?
- A carbamate insecticide that acts as a cholinesterase inhibitor.
Questions about saying aldicarb
How do you pronounce aldicarb?
Say AWL-dih-karb. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔldɪˌkɑrb/. In British English it is /ˈɔːldɪˌkɑːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aldicarb?
Aldicarb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · dih · karb.
Is aldicarb 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 /ˈɔːldɪˌkɑːb/ (AWL-dih-kahb).