How to pronounce hydrocarbons
Say it like hy-droh-KAR-bunz. Hydrocarbons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- hy
- droh
- KAR
- bunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrocarbons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- drohKeep 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 hydrocarbons
- 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: hy-droh-KAH-bunz.
What does hydrocarbons mean?
- plural of hydrocarbon How to pronounce hydrocarbon
Questions about saying hydrocarbons
How do you pronounce hydrocarbons?
Say hy-droh-KAR-bunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɑrbənz/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɑːbənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrocarbons?
Hydrocarbons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: hy · droh · KAR · bunz.
Is hydrocarbons 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɑːbənz/ (hy-droh-KAH-bunz).