How to pronounce chloral
Say it like KLOR-al. Chloral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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US American/ˈklɔræl/KLOR-al
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- KLOR
- al
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chloral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does chloral mean?
noun
- A colorless narcotic liquid, trichloroacetaldehyde, CCl₃CHO, obtained at first by the action of chlorine on alcohol and that, when treated with water, produces chloral hydrate.
Where does chloral come from?
Blend of chlorine + alcohol.
Questions about saying chloral
How do you pronounce chloral?
Say KLOR-al. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔræl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chloral?
Chloral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · al.