How to pronounce disulfide
Say it like dy-SUHL-fyde. Disulfide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- dy
- SUHL
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disulfide 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.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disulfide
American and British speakers say disulfide in essentially the same way: /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/ in the US and /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-SUHL-fyde.
What does disulfide mean?
- A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.
- The anion ⁻S–S⁻.
- A binary compound of sulfur and another element in the ratio 2:1 (formula XS₂).
Where does disulfide come from?
From di- + sulfide.
Questions about saying disulfide
How do you pronounce disulfide?
Say dy-SUHL-fyde. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disulfide?
Disulfide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: dy · SUHL · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say disulfide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/ and the British form is /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.