How to pronounce ethylenediamine
Say it like eth-ih-leen-DY-uh-meen. Ethylenediamine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DY).
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- eth
- ih
- leen
- DY
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethylenediamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ethGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ethylenediamine
American and British speakers say ethylenediamine in essentially the same way: /ˌɛθɪlinˈdaɪəmin/ in the US and /ˌɛθɪliːnˈdaɪəmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: eth-ih-leen-DY-uh-meen.
What does ethylenediamine mean?
- The diamine NH₂-CH₂-CH₂-NH₂ that is used in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of polymers
Where does ethylenediamine come from?
From ethylene + diamine.
Words that rhyme with ethylenediamine
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Questions about saying ethylenediamine
How do you pronounce ethylenediamine?
Say eth-ih-leen-DY-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛθɪlinˈdaɪəmin/. In British English it is /ˌɛθɪliːnˈdaɪəmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethylenediamine?
Ethylenediamine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DY). Broken into parts: eth · ih · leen · DY · uh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say ethylenediamine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛθɪlinˈdaɪəmin/ and the British form is /ˌɛθɪliːnˈdaɪəmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.