How to pronounce azide
Say it like AY-zyde. Azide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- zyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of azide
American and British speakers say azide in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪzaɪd/ in the US and /ˈeɪzaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-zyde.
What does azide mean?
- the univalent N₃ radical or functional group or any ester containing this group
- the N₃⁻ anion or any salt containing this anion (^-N=\overset{+}N=N^-)
Questions about saying azide
How do you pronounce azide?
Say AY-zyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪzaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈeɪzaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azide?
Azide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · zyde.
Do Americans and Brits say azide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪzaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈeɪzaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.