How to pronounce alkene
Say it like AL-keen. Alkene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- keen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkene 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.
- keenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alkene
American and British speakers say alkene in essentially the same way: /ˈælkin/ in the US and /ˈælkin/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-keen.
What does alkene mean?
- An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds.
Questions about saying alkene
How do you pronounce alkene?
Say AL-keen. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkin/. In British English it is /ˈælkin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkene?
Alkene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · keen.
Do Americans and Brits say alkene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkin/ and the British form is /ˈælkin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.