How to pronounce fructose
Say it like FRUHK-tohs. Fructose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHK).
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- FRUHK
- tohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fructose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fructose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FRUHK-tohz.
What does fructose mean?
- A monosaccharide ketose sugar, formula C₆H₁₂O₆.
Where does fructose come from?
From Latin fructus (“fruit”) + -ose (“sugar”) (derivation of sucrose).
Questions about saying fructose
How do you pronounce fructose?
Say FRUHK-tohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrʌkˌtoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈfrʌktəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fructose?
Fructose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHK). Broken into parts: FRUHK · tohs.
Is fructose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfrʌktəʊz/ (FRUHK-tohz).