How to pronounce cinnamaldehyde
Say it like sin-uh-MAL-dih-hyde. Cinnamaldehyde has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAL).
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- sin
- uh
- MAL
- dih
- hyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinnamaldehyde pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cinnamaldehyde
American and British speakers say cinnamaldehyde in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪnəˈmældɪˌhaɪd/ in the US and /ˌsɪnəˈmældɪˌhaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-uh-MAL-dih-hyde.
What does cinnamaldehyde mean?
- The aromatic aldehyde C₆H₅-CH=CH-CHO that is responsible for the aroma of cinnamon; any derivative of this compound
Where does cinnamaldehyde come from?
Blend of cinnamon + aldehyde.
Questions about saying cinnamaldehyde
How do you pronounce cinnamaldehyde?
Say sin-uh-MAL-dih-hyde. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnəˈmældɪˌhaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnəˈmældɪˌhaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinnamaldehyde?
Cinnamaldehyde has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAL). Broken into parts: sin · uh · MAL · dih · hyde.
Do Americans and Brits say cinnamaldehyde the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪnəˈmældɪˌhaɪd/ and the British form is /ˌsɪnəˈmældɪˌhaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.