How to pronounce hydrosulfide
Say it like hy-droh-SUHL-fyde. Hydrosulfide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHL).
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- hy
- droh
- SUHL
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrosulfide 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.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrosulfide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-droh-SUHL-fyde.
What does hydrosulfide mean?
- Any compound formally derived from hydrogen sulfide by replacing one hydrogen atom with a metal or other radical; a thiol or mercaptan.
- The HS⁻ anion.
Where does hydrosulfide come from?
From hydro- + sulfide.
Questions about saying hydrosulfide
How do you pronounce hydrosulfide?
Say hy-droh-SUHL-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈsʌlˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈsʌlˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrosulfide?
Hydrosulfide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHL). Broken into parts: hy · droh · SUHL · fyde.
Is hydrosulfide 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈsʌlˌfaɪd/ (hy-droh-SUHL-fyde).