How to pronounce iatrochemistry
Say it like eye-at-roh-KEM-ih-stree. Iatrochemistry has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KEM).
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- eye
- at
- roh
- KEM
- ih
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iatrochemistry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of iatrochemistry
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-at-roh-KEM-ih-stree.
What does iatrochemistry mean?
- An early branch of chemistry, having roots in alchemy, that tried to provide chemical remedies to diseases; alternatively, the application of chemistry to medical theory.
Where does iatrochemistry come from?
From iatro- + chemistry.
Questions about saying iatrochemistry
How do you pronounce iatrochemistry?
Say eye-at-roh-KEM-ih-stree. The American pronunciation is /aɪˌætroʊˈkɛmɪstri/. In British English it is /aɪˌætrəʊˈkɛmɪstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iatrochemistry?
Iatrochemistry has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KEM). Broken into parts: eye · at · roh · KEM · ih · stree.
Is iatrochemistry 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 /aɪˌætrəʊˈkɛmɪstri/ (eye-at-roh-KEM-ih-stree).