How to pronounce chlorine
Say it like KLOR-een. Chlorine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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- KLOR
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorine 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.
- eenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chlorine
American and British speakers say chlorine in essentially the same way: /ˈklɔrin/ in the US and /ˈklɔːriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAW-reen.
What does chlorine mean?
- A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17.
- A single atom of this element.
- A chlorine-based bleach or disinfectant.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cl
Questions about saying chlorine
How do you pronounce chlorine?
Say KLOR-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔrin/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorine?
Chlorine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · een.
Do Americans and Brits say chlorine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɔrin/ and the British form is /ˈklɔːriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.