How to pronounce carbene
Say it like KAR-been. Carbene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- been
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- beenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carbene
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-been.
What does carbene mean?
- Any short-lived, reactive species R₂C:, especially the parent compound CH₂: (also called methylene).
Words that rhyme with carbene
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Words that sound like carbene
Questions about saying carbene
How do you pronounce carbene?
Say KAR-been. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbin/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbene?
Carbene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · been.
Is carbene 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 /ˈkɑːbin/ (KAH-been).
What words sound the same as carbene?
Carbene sounds the same as carbine in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.