How to pronounce carbyne
Say it like KAR-bin. Carbyne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrbɪn/KAR-bin
UK British/ˈkɑːbɪn/KAH-bin
- KAR
- bin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbyne 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.
- binKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carbyne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-bin.
What does carbyne mean?
noun
- The trivalent radical R-C⋮ or any of its hydrocarbyl derivatives.
- The linear carbon allotrope, composed of alternating (1) triple and single bonds [ ...–C≡C–C≡C–... ] or (2) double bonds [ ...=C=C=C=... ].
- Linear acetylenic carbon, a form of the linear carbon allotrope consisting of the form with alternating single- and triple-bonded carbons [ ...–C≡C–C≡C–... ].
Questions about saying carbyne
How do you pronounce carbyne?
Say KAR-bin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbyne?
Carbyne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · bin.
Is carbyne 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 /ˈkɑːbɪn/ (KAH-bin).