How to pronounce chloride
Say it like KLOR-eyed. Chloride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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- KLOR
- eyed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chloride 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.
- eyedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chloride
American and British speakers say chloride in essentially the same way: /ˈklɔraɪd/ in the US and /ˈklɔːraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAW-ryde.
What does chloride mean?
- Any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical.
- Any salt of hydrochloric acid.
- The anionic form of a chlorine atom.
Where does chloride come from?
From chlor(ine) + -ide, coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1812.
Questions about saying chloride
How do you pronounce chloride?
Say KLOR-eyed. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔraɪd/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chloride?
Chloride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · eyed.
Do Americans and Brits say chloride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɔraɪd/ and the British form is /ˈklɔːraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.