How to pronounce chlorhexadol
Say it like klor-HEK-suh-dahl. Chlorhexadol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEK).
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- klor
- HEK
- suh
- dahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorhexadol 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.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chlorhexadol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: klaw-HEK-suh-dol.
What does chlorhexadol mean?
- A particular hypnotic sedative drug.
Questions about saying chlorhexadol
How do you pronounce chlorhexadol?
Say klor-HEK-suh-dahl. The American pronunciation is /klɔrˈhɛksədɑl/. In British English it is /klɔːˈhɛksədɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorhexadol?
Chlorhexadol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEK). Broken into parts: klor · HEK · suh · dahl.
Is chlorhexadol 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 /klɔːˈhɛksədɒl/ (klaw-HEK-suh-dol).