How to pronounce endosulfan
Say it like en-doh-SUHL-fun. Endosulfan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHL).
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- en
- doh
- SUHL
- fun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endosulfan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endosulfan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-doh-SUHL-fun.
What does endosulfan mean?
- A toxic chlorinated polycyclic insecticide used to control mites.
Where does endosulfan come from?
From endo- + sulfa- + -an.
Questions about saying endosulfan
How do you pronounce endosulfan?
Say en-doh-SUHL-fun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛndoʊˈsʌlfən/. In British English it is /ˌɛndəʊˈsʌlfən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endosulfan?
Endosulfan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHL). Broken into parts: en · doh · SUHL · fun.
Is endosulfan 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 /ˌɛndəʊˈsʌlfən/ (en-doh-SUHL-fun).