How to pronounce ethene
Say it like ETH-een. Ethene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethene 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.
- eenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ethene
American and British speakers say ethene in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθin/ in the US and /ˈɛθiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-een.
What does ethene mean?
- The organic chemical compound ethylene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₂H₄
- Any alkene derived from ethylene
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ethene
How do you pronounce ethene?
Say ETH-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθin/. In British English it is /ˈɛθiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethene?
Ethene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · een.
Do Americans and Brits say ethene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθin/ and the British form is /ˈɛθiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.