How to pronounce ethane
Say it like ETH-ayn. Ethane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ethane. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ETH
- ayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- aynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ethane
American and British speakers say ethane in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθeɪn/ in the US and /ˈiːθeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-thayn.
What does ethane mean?
- An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₂H₆, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas.
- The same compound, subjected to modification by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with other radicals.
Where does ethane come from?
From eth- + -ane.
Questions about saying ethane
How do you pronounce ethane?
Say ETH-ayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈiːθeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethane?
Ethane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · ayn.
Do Americans and Brits say ethane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈiːθeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.