How to pronounce cyclohexane
Say it like sy-kluh-HEK-sayn. Cyclohexane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEK).
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- sy
- kluh
- HEK
- sayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclohexane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- saynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclohexane
American and British speakers say cyclohexane in essentially the same way: /ˌsaɪkləˈhɛkseɪn/ in the US and /ˌsaɪkləˈhɛkseɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-kluh-HEK-sayn.
What does cyclohexane mean?
- An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H₁₂, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms; a volatile liquid.
Where does cyclohexane come from?
From cyclo- + hexane.
Questions about saying cyclohexane
How do you pronounce cyclohexane?
Say sy-kluh-HEK-sayn. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkləˈhɛkseɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkləˈhɛkseɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclohexane?
Cyclohexane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEK). Broken into parts: sy · kluh · HEK · sayn.
Do Americans and Brits say cyclohexane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsaɪkləˈhɛkseɪn/ and the British form is /ˌsaɪkləˈhɛkseɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.