How to pronounce chrysene
Say it like KRY-seen. Chrysene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrysene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chrysene
American and British speakers say chrysene in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪsin/ in the US and /ˈkraɪsin/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY-seen.
What does chrysene mean?
- A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, 1,2-benzphenanthrene, containing four fused benzene rings
Words that rhyme with chrysene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chrysene.
Questions about saying chrysene
How do you pronounce chrysene?
Say KRY-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪsin/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪsin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrysene?
Chrysene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say chrysene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪsin/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪsin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.