How to pronounce chlorodyne
Say it like KLOR-uh-dyne. Chlorodyne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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- KLOR
- uh
- dyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorodyne 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 "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chlorodyne
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOR-uh-dyne.
What does chlorodyne mean?
- A narcotic drug, made from chloroform, morphia, and other substances.
Where does chlorodyne come from?
By genericization from a trade name, which was from a blend of chloroform + anodyne.
Questions about saying chlorodyne
How do you pronounce chlorodyne?
Say KLOR-uh-dyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑrədaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈklɒrədaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorodyne?
Chlorodyne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · uh · dyne.
Is chlorodyne pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈklɒrədaɪn/ (KLOR-uh-dyne).