How to pronounce arsenide
Say it like AIR-suh-nyde. Arsenide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- suh
- nyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arsenide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of arsenide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AS-uh-nyde.
What does arsenide mean?
- An ion that is an arsenic atom with three extra electrons and charge −3.
- A compound with arsenic in oxidation state −3.
Where does arsenide come from?
From arsenic + -ide.
Questions about saying arsenide
How do you pronounce arsenide?
Say AIR-suh-nyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈærsəˌnaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæsəˌnaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arsenide?
Arsenide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · suh · nyde.
Is arsenide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæsəˌnaɪd/ (AS-uh-nyde).