How to pronounce chlorofluorocarbon
Say it like klor-oh-flor-oh-KAR-bon. Chlorofluorocarbon has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAR).
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US American/klɔroʊˌflɔroʊˈkɑrbɑn/klor-oh-flor-oh-KAR-bon
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- klor
- oh
- flor
- oh
- KAR
- bon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorofluorocarbon 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- florGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does chlorofluorocarbon mean?
noun
- Any of a class of organic compounds in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with those of chlorine and fluorine; formerly used as refrigerants and aerosol can propellants but withdrawn due to causing damage to the ozone layer.
Where does chlorofluorocarbon come from?
From chloro- + fluorocarbon.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cfc
Questions about saying chlorofluorocarbon
How do you pronounce chlorofluorocarbon?
Say klor-oh-flor-oh-KAR-bon. The American pronunciation is /klɔroʊˌflɔroʊˈkɑrbɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorofluorocarbon?
Chlorofluorocarbon has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAR). Broken into parts: klor · oh · flor · oh · KAR · bon.