How to pronounce alkyne
Say it like AL-kyne. Alkyne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkyne 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.
- kyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alkyne
American and British speakers say alkyne in essentially the same way: /ˈælkaɪn/ in the US and /ˈælkaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kyne.
What does alkyne mean?
- A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond.
Where does alkyne come from?
Formed as alkyl + -yne.
Questions about saying alkyne
How do you pronounce alkyne?
Say AL-kyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈælkaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkyne?
Alkyne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kyne.
Do Americans and Brits say alkyne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈælkaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.