How to pronounce etofenprox
Say it like et-uh-FEN-proks. Etofenprox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN).
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- et
- uh
- FEN
- proks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etofenprox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- etGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- proksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of etofenprox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: et-uh-FEN-proks.
What does etofenprox mean?
- A pyrethroid derivative used as an insecticide.
Questions about saying etofenprox
How do you pronounce etofenprox?
Say et-uh-FEN-proks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛtəˈfɛnprɑks/. In British English it is /ˌɛtəˈfɛnprɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etofenprox?
Etofenprox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN). Broken into parts: et · uh · FEN · proks.
Is etofenprox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɛtəˈfɛnprɒks/ (et-uh-FEN-proks).