How to pronounce dichloride
Say it like dy-KLOR-eyed. Dichloride has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOR).
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- dy
- KLOR
- eyed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dichloride pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eyedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dichloride
American and British speakers say dichloride in essentially the same way: /daɪˈklɔraɪd/ in the US and /daɪˈklɔːraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-KLAW-ryde.
What does dichloride mean?
- any chloride containing two chlorine atoms bound to a single element or radical
Where does dichloride come from?
From di- + chloride.
Questions about saying dichloride
How do you pronounce dichloride?
Say dy-KLOR-eyed. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈklɔraɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈklɔːraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dichloride?
Dichloride has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOR). Broken into parts: dy · KLOR · eyed.
Do Americans and Brits say dichloride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈklɔraɪd/ and the British form is /daɪˈklɔːraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.