How to pronounce ethylene
Say it like ETH-uh-leen. Ethylene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- uh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethylene 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ethylene
American and British speakers say ethylene in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθəˌlin/ in the US and /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-uh-leen.
What does ethylene mean?
- The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₂H₄.
- The divalent radical derived from ethane.
Where does ethylene come from?
From eth- + -ylene.
Questions about saying ethylene
How do you pronounce ethylene?
Say ETH-uh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθəˌlin/. In British English it is /ˈɛθəˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethylene?
Ethylene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · uh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say ethylene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθəˌlin/ and the British form is /ˈɛθəˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.