How to pronounce hexamethonium
Say it like hek-suh-muh-THOH-nee-um. Hexamethonium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOH).
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- hek
- suh
- muh
- THOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hexamethonium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hexamethonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hek-suh-muh-THOH-nee-um.
What does hexamethonium mean?
- Synonym of hexamethonium bromide.
Where does hexamethonium come from?
From hexa- + meth(ylene) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).
Words that rhyme with hexamethonium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hexamethonium.
Questions about saying hexamethonium
How do you pronounce hexamethonium?
Say hek-suh-muh-THOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛksəməˈθoʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌhɛksəməˈθəʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hexamethonium?
Hexamethonium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOH). Broken into parts: hek · suh · muh · THOH · nee · um.
Is hexamethonium 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 /ˌhɛksəməˈθəʊniəm/ (hek-suh-muh-THOH-nee-um).