How to pronounce halothane
Say it like HAL-uh-thayn. Halothane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL).
- HAL
- uh
- thayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halothane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thaynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of halothane
American and British speakers say halothane in essentially the same way: /ˈhæləθeɪn/ in the US and /ˈhæləθeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAL-uh-thayn.
What does halothane mean?
- The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic.
Where does halothane come from?
Blend of halogen + ethane.
Questions about saying halothane
How do you pronounce halothane?
Say HAL-uh-thayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæləθeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhæləθeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halothane?
Halothane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL). Broken into parts: HAL · uh · thayn.
Do Americans and Brits say halothane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæləθeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhæləθeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.