How to pronounce decamethonium
Say it like dek-uh-muh-THOH-nee-um. Decamethonium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOH).
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- dek
- uh
- muh
- THOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decamethonium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decamethonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dek-uh-muh-THOH-nee-um.
What does decamethonium mean?
- Synonym of decamethonium bromide.
Where does decamethonium come from?
From deca- + meth(ylene) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).
Words that rhyme with decamethonium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decamethonium.
Questions about saying decamethonium
How do you pronounce decamethonium?
Say dek-uh-muh-THOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛkəməˈθoʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌdɛkəməˈθəʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decamethonium?
Decamethonium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOH). Broken into parts: dek · uh · muh · THOH · nee · um.
Is decamethonium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdɛkəməˈθəʊniəm/ (dek-uh-muh-THOH-nee-um).