How to pronounce dimedone
Say it like DY-muh-dohn. Dimedone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- muh
- dohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimedone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dimedone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DY-muh-dohn.
What does dimedone mean?
- The cyclic diketone 5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, used in analytical chemistry
Where does dimedone come from?
Shortening of the chemical name.
Questions about saying dimedone
How do you pronounce dimedone?
Say DY-muh-dohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪmədoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪmədəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimedone?
Dimedone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · muh · dohn.
Is dimedone 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 /ˈdaɪmədəʊn/ (DY-muh-dohn).