How to pronounce hydroxymethylsulfonate
Say it like hy-drok-see-meth-ul-SUHL-fuh-nayt. Hydroxymethylsulfonate has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (SUHL).
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- hy
- drok
- see
- meth
- ul
- SUHL
- fuh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroxymethylsulfonate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- drokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- methKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroxymethylsulfonate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-drok-see-meth-ul-SUHL-fuh-nayt.
What does hydroxymethylsulfonate mean?
- A sulfonated organic compound that is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other industrial chemicals, and is also produced naturally by certain microorganisms.
Where does hydroxymethylsulfonate come from?
From hydroxy + methyl + sulfonate.
Questions about saying hydroxymethylsulfonate
How do you pronounce hydroxymethylsulfonate?
Say hy-drok-see-meth-ul-SUHL-fuh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /haɪˌdrɑksimɛθəlˈsʌlfəneɪt/. In British English it is /haɪˌdrɒksimɛθəlˈsʌlfəneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroxymethylsulfonate?
Hydroxymethylsulfonate has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (SUHL). Broken into parts: hy · drok · see · meth · ul · SUHL · fuh · nayt.
Is hydroxymethylsulfonate 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 /haɪˌdrɒksimɛθəlˈsʌlfəneɪt/ (hy-drok-see-meth-ul-SUHL-fuh-nayt).