How to pronounce allene
Say it like AL-een. Allene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allene 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.
- eenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of allene
American and British speakers say allene in essentially the same way: /ˈæˌlin/ in the US and /ˈæˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-een.
What does allene mean?
- Any of a class of hydrocarbons having two double bonds from one carbon atom to two others - R₂C=C=CR₂; especially the parent compound CH₂=C=CH₂ (propadiene).
- Any derivative of such hydrocarbons.
Questions about saying allene
How do you pronounce allene?
Say AL-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌlin/. In British English it is /ˈæˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allene?
Allene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · een.
Do Americans and Brits say allene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæˌlin/ and the British form is /ˈæˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.