How to pronounce chlordimeform
Say it like klor-DIM-ih-form. Chlordimeform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIM).
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- klor
- DIM
- ih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlordimeform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chlordimeform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: klaw-DIM-ih-fawm.
What does chlordimeform mean?
- An acaricide active mainly against the motile forms of mites and ticks and against eggs and early instars of some Lepidoptera insects; it is no longer widely used.
Questions about saying chlordimeform
How do you pronounce chlordimeform?
Say klor-DIM-ih-form. The American pronunciation is /klɔrˈdɪmɪfɔrm/. In British English it is /klɔːˈdɪmɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlordimeform?
Chlordimeform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIM). Broken into parts: klor · DIM · ih · form.
Is chlordimeform 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 /klɔːˈdɪmɪfɔːm/ (klaw-DIM-ih-fawm).