How to pronounce benzaldehyde
Say it like ben-ZAL-dih-hyde. Benzaldehyde has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAL).
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- ben
- ZAL
- dih
- hyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzaldehyde pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- benKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of benzaldehyde
American and British speakers say benzaldehyde in essentially the same way: /bɛnˈzældɪhaɪd/ in the US and /bɛnˈzældɪhaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ben-ZAL-dih-hyde.
What does benzaldehyde mean?
- A chemical compound (C₆H₅CHO) consisting of a benzene ring with an aldehyde substituent.
- Any of various derivatives of benzaldehyde.
Where does benzaldehyde come from?
From benz- + aldehyde.
Questions about saying benzaldehyde
How do you pronounce benzaldehyde?
Say ben-ZAL-dih-hyde. The American pronunciation is /bɛnˈzældɪhaɪd/. In British English it is /bɛnˈzældɪhaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzaldehyde?
Benzaldehyde has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAL). Broken into parts: ben · ZAL · dih · hyde.
Do Americans and Brits say benzaldehyde the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɛnˈzældɪhaɪd/ and the British form is /bɛnˈzældɪhaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.