How to pronounce imide
Say it like IM-eyed. Imide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- eyed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eyedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of imide
American and British speakers say imide in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmaɪd/ in the US and /ˈɪmaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-eyed.
What does imide mean?
- a form of amide in which the nitrogen atom is attached to two carbonyl groups - R₁CONHCOR₂
- the anion NH²⁻
Where does imide come from?
Alteration of amide.
Questions about saying imide
How do you pronounce imide?
Say IM-eyed. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɪmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imide?
Imide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · eyed.
Do Americans and Brits say imide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɪmaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.