How to pronounce durene
Say it like DYOO-reen. Durene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO).
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- DYOO
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- reenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of durene
American and British speakers say durene in essentially the same way: /ˈdjurin/ in the US and /ˈdjuːrin/ in the UK.
British respelling: DYOO-reen.
What does durene mean?
- 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon used as a solvent and in the manufacture of pyromellitic acid.
Where does durene come from?
From Latin durus (“hard”) (because solid at ordinary temperatures) + -ene.
Questions about saying durene
How do you pronounce durene?
Say DYOO-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˈdjurin/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːrin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in durene?
Durene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO). Broken into parts: DYOO · reen.
Do Americans and Brits say durene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdjurin/ and the British form is /ˈdjuːrin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.