How to pronounce alkanes
Say it like AL-kaynz. Alkanes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kaynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkanes 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.
- kaynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alkanes
American and British speakers say alkanes in essentially the same way: /ˈælˌkeɪnz/ in the US and /ˈælˌkeɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kaynz.
What does alkanes mean?
- plural of alkane How to pronounce alkane
Questions about saying alkanes
How do you pronounce alkanes?
Say AL-kaynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælˌkeɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈælˌkeɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkanes?
Alkanes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kaynz.
Do Americans and Brits say alkanes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælˌkeɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈælˌkeɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.