How to pronounce chlordecone
Say it like KLOR-dih-kohn. Chlordecone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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- KLOR
- dih
- kohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlordecone 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chlordecone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLAW-dih-kohn.
What does chlordecone mean?
- The pesticide kepone.
Questions about saying chlordecone
How do you pronounce chlordecone?
Say KLOR-dih-kohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔrdɪkoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːdɪkəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlordecone?
Chlordecone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · dih · kohn.
Is chlordecone 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 /ˈklɔːdɪkəʊn/ (KLAW-dih-kohn).