How to pronounce iodide
Say it like EYE-uh-dyde. Iodide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- uh
- dyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iodide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of iodide
American and British speakers say iodide in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪəˌdaɪd/ in the US and /ˈaɪəˌdaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-uh-dyde.
What does iodide mean?
- A binary compound of iodine and another element or radical.
- Any salt of hydroiodic acid.
- The anionic form of an iodine atom.
Where does iodide come from?
From iodine + -ide.
Questions about saying iodide
How do you pronounce iodide?
Say EYE-uh-dyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪəˌdaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈaɪəˌdaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iodide?
Iodide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · uh · dyde.
Do Americans and Brits say iodide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪəˌdaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈaɪəˌdaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.