How to pronounce hydrogenation
Say it like hy-drah-juh-NAY-shun. Hydrogenation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- hy
- drah
- juh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrogenation 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.
- drahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrogenation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-droj-uh-NAY-shun.
What does hydrogenation mean?
- The chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance, especially with an unsaturated organic compound, and usually under the influence of temperature, pressure and catalysts.
Where does hydrogenation come from?
From hydrogen + -ation.
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Questions about saying hydrogenation
How do you pronounce hydrogenation?
Say hy-drah-juh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪˌdrɑdʒəˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪˌdrɒdʒəˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrogenation?
Hydrogenation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: hy · drah · juh · NAY · shun.
Is hydrogenation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhaɪˌdrɒdʒəˈneɪʃən/ (hy-droj-uh-NAY-shun).