How to pronounce arachidonic
Say it like uh-rak-uh-DON-ik. Arachidonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DON).
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- uh
- rak
- uh
- DON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arachidonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arachidonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-rak-ih-DON-ik.
What does arachidonic mean?
- Of or pertaining to arachidonic acid or its derivatives.
Where does arachidonic come from?
Formed irregularly from arachidic, from New Latin arachis (“peanut”) + -one + -ic
Words that rhyme with arachidonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arachidonic.
Questions about saying arachidonic
How do you pronounce arachidonic?
Say uh-rak-uh-DON-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˌrækəˈdɑnɪk/. In British English it is /əˌrækɪˈdɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arachidonic?
Arachidonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DON). Broken into parts: uh · rak · uh · DON · ik.
Is arachidonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˌrækɪˈdɒnɪk/ (uh-rak-ih-DON-ik).