How to pronounce fluoroalkyl
Say it like flor-oh-AL-kil. Fluoroalkyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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US American/flɔroʊˈælkɪl/flor-oh-AL-kil
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- flor
- oh
- AL
- kil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluoroalkyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- florKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does fluoroalkyl mean?
noun
- An alkyl group in which one or more hydrogens have been substituted for fluorine.
Where does fluoroalkyl come from?
From fluoro- + alkyl.
Questions about saying fluoroalkyl
How do you pronounce fluoroalkyl?
Say flor-oh-AL-kil. The American pronunciation is /flɔroʊˈælkɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluoroalkyl?
Fluoroalkyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: flor · oh · AL · kil.