How to pronounce alkane
Say it like AL-kayn. Alkane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kaynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alkane
American and British speakers say alkane in essentially the same way: /ˈælkeɪn/ in the US and /ˈælkeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kayn.
What does alkane mean?
- Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).“The carbon chain of an alkane may be linear or branched, but must not contain loops (cycles); its chemical formula is of the form CₙH₂ₙ₊₂.”
Where does alkane come from?
From German Alkan, formed as alkyl + -ane.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying alkane
How do you pronounce alkane?
Say AL-kayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈælkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkane?
Alkane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kayn.
Do Americans and Brits say alkane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈælkeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.