How to pronounce chlormethine
Say it like KLOR-muh-theen. Chlormethine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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- KLOR
- muh
- theen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlormethine 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chlormethine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAW-muh-theen.
What does chlormethine mean?
- A nitrogen mustard administered by injection in the form of its hydrochloride C₅H₁₁Cl₂N·HCl in the palliative treatment of neoplastic diseases (as Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia).
Where does chlormethine come from?
From chlor- + meth- + (am)ine.
Questions about saying chlormethine
How do you pronounce chlormethine?
Say KLOR-muh-theen. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔrməˌθin/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːməˌθiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlormethine?
Chlormethine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · muh · theen.
Is chlormethine 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 /ˈklɔːməˌθiːn/ (KLAW-muh-theen).