How to pronounce aldrin
Say it like AWL-drin. Aldrin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- drin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aldrin 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.
- drinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aldrin
American and British speakers say aldrin in essentially the same way: /ˈɔldrɪn/ in the US and /ˈɔːldrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWL-drin.
What does aldrin mean?
- An insecticide and persistent organic pollutant containing a naphthalene-derived compound.
Where does aldrin come from?
From Alder + -in. Named after German chemist Kurt Alder (1902–1958).
Questions about saying aldrin
How do you pronounce aldrin?
Say AWL-drin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔldrɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɔːldrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aldrin?
Aldrin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · drin.
Do Americans and Brits say aldrin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔldrɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɔːldrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.