How to pronounce anthraquinone
Say it like an-thruh-kwih-NOHN. Anthraquinone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOHN).
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- an
- thruh
- kwih
- NOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthraquinone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anthraquinone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-thruh-kwih-NOHN.
What does anthraquinone mean?
- A tricyclic quinone, derived from anthracene.
- Any derivative of this parent compound, mostly natural pigments or synthetic dyes.
Where does anthraquinone come from?
From anthra- + quinone.
Words that rhyme with anthraquinone
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Questions about saying anthraquinone
How do you pronounce anthraquinone?
Say an-thruh-kwih-NOHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəkwɪˈnoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəkwɪˈnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthraquinone?
Anthraquinone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOHN). Broken into parts: an · thruh · kwih · NOHN.
Is anthraquinone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌænθrəkwɪˈnəʊn/ (an-thruh-kwih-NOHN).