How to pronounce chalcone
Say it like KAL-kohn. Chalcone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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US American/ˈkælˌkoʊn/KAL-kohn
UK British/ˈkælˌkəʊn/KAL-kohn
- KAL
- kohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalcone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chalcone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAL-kohn.
What does chalcone mean?
noun
- The compound 1,3-diphenylpropenone (PhCH=CHCOPh); Ph = phenyl.
- Any derivative of this compound.
Where does chalcone come from?
From chalco- + -one.
Questions about saying chalcone
How do you pronounce chalcone?
Say KAL-kohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælˌkoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkælˌkəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalcone?
Chalcone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · kohn.
Is chalcone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkælˌkəʊn/ (KAL-kohn).