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