How to pronounce hydroquinone
Say it like hy-druh-KWIN-ohn. Hydroquinone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIN).
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- hy
- druh
- KWIN
- ohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroquinone 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.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroquinone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-druh-KWIN-ohn.
What does hydroquinone mean?
- The diphenol para-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild reducing agent in photographic developing; isomeric with catechol and resorcinol.
Where does hydroquinone come from?
From hydro- + quinone.
Questions about saying hydroquinone
How do you pronounce hydroquinone?
Say hy-druh-KWIN-ohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdrəˈkwɪnoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəˈkwɪnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroquinone?
Hydroquinone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIN). Broken into parts: hy · druh · KWIN · ohn.
Is hydroquinone 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 /ˌhaɪdrəˈkwɪnəʊn/ (hy-druh-KWIN-ohn).