How to pronounce aziridine
Say it like uh-ZIR-ih-deen. Aziridine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIR).
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- uh
- ZIR
- ih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aziridine 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.
- ZIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aziridine
American and British speakers say aziridine in essentially the same way: /əˈzɪrɪdin/ in the US and /əˈzɪrɪdin/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-ZIR-ih-deen.
What does aziridine mean?
- A three-membered heterocycle containing two methylene groups and an imine; the nitrogen equivalent of ethylene oxide.
- Any derivative of this basic structure.
Where does aziridine come from?
From aza- + -iridine.
Words that rhyme with aziridine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aziridine.
Questions about saying aziridine
How do you pronounce aziridine?
Say uh-ZIR-ih-deen. The American pronunciation is /əˈzɪrɪdin/. In British English it is /əˈzɪrɪdin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aziridine?
Aziridine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIR). Broken into parts: uh · ZIR · ih · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say aziridine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈzɪrɪdin/ and the British form is /əˈzɪrɪdin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.