How to pronounce chlordane
Say it like KLOR-dayn. Chlordane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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- KLOR
- dayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlordane 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.
- daynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chlordane
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAW-dayn.
What does chlordane mean?
- A very toxic chlorinated polycyclic hydrocarbon once used as an insecticide.
Questions about saying chlordane
How do you pronounce chlordane?
Say KLOR-dayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔrˌdeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːˌdeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlordane?
Chlordane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · dayn.
Is chlordane 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 /ˈklɔːˌdeɪn/ (KLAW-dayn).