How to pronounce enantiomer
Say it like eh-NAN-tee-uh-mer. Enantiomer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAN).
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- eh
- NAN
- tee
- uh
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enantiomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enantiomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eh-NAN-tee-uh-mer.
What does enantiomer mean?
- One of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer.
Where does enantiomer come from?
From enantio- + -mer.
Questions about saying enantiomer
How do you pronounce enantiomer?
Say eh-NAN-tee-uh-mer. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈnæntiəmər/. In British English it is /ɛˈnæntiəmər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enantiomer?
Enantiomer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAN). Broken into parts: eh · NAN · tee · uh · mer.
Is enantiomer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛˈnæntiəmər/ (eh-NAN-tee-uh-mer).