How to pronounce fluorocarbon
Say it like fluur-oh-KAR-bun. Fluorocarbon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- fluur
- oh
- KAR
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorocarbon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fluurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fluorocarbon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fluur-oh-KAH-bun.
What does fluorocarbon mean?
- Any derivative of a hydrocarbon in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorine.
Where does fluorocarbon come from?
From fluoro- + carbon.
Words that rhyme with fluorocarbon
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Questions about saying fluorocarbon
How do you pronounce fluorocarbon?
Say fluur-oh-KAR-bun. The American pronunciation is /ˌflʊroʊˈkɑrbən/. In British English it is /ˌflʊrəʊˈkɑːbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorocarbon?
Fluorocarbon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: fluur · oh · KAR · bun.
Is fluorocarbon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌflʊrəʊˈkɑːbən/ (fluur-oh-KAH-bun).