How to pronounce calsulfhydryl
Say it like kal-sulf-HY-dril. Calsulfhydryl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY).
- kal
- sulf
- HY
- dril
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calsulfhydryl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sulfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- drilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calsulfhydryl
American and British speakers say calsulfhydryl in essentially the same way: /ˌkælsʌlfˈhaɪdrɪl/ in the US and /ˌkælsʌlfˈhaɪdrɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-sulf-HY-dril.
What does calsulfhydryl mean?
- A glycerol–water solution containing calcium polysulfides and calcium thiosulfates, formerly used for the treatment of chemical burns of the eye and other conditions.
Where does calsulfhydryl come from?
From cal(cium) + sulfhydryl.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hydrosulphosol
Questions about saying calsulfhydryl
How do you pronounce calsulfhydryl?
Say kal-sulf-HY-dril. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælsʌlfˈhaɪdrɪl/. In British English it is /ˌkælsʌlfˈhaɪdrɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calsulfhydryl?
Calsulfhydryl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY). Broken into parts: kal · sulf · HY · dril.
Do Americans and Brits say calsulfhydryl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælsʌlfˈhaɪdrɪl/ and the British form is /ˌkælsʌlfˈhaɪdrɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.