How to pronounce fluorocarbons
Say it like fluur-oh-KAR-bunz. Fluorocarbons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- fluur
- oh
- KAR
- bunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorocarbons 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.
- bunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fluorocarbons
- 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-bunz.
What does fluorocarbons mean?
- plural of fluorocarbon How to pronounce fluorocarbon
Questions about saying fluorocarbons
How do you pronounce fluorocarbons?
Say fluur-oh-KAR-bunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌflʊroʊˈkɑrbənz/. In British English it is /ˌflʊrəʊˈkɑːbənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorocarbons?
Fluorocarbons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: fluur · oh · KAR · bunz.
Is fluorocarbons 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 /ˌflʊrəʊˈkɑːbənz/ (fluur-oh-KAH-bunz).