How to pronounce iodine
Say it like EYE-uh-dyne. Iodine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- uh
- dyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iodine 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.
- dyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of iodine
American and British speakers say iodine in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/ in the US and /ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-uh-dyne.
What does iodine mean?
- A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
- An antiseptic incorporating the element.
- to treat with iodine.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying iodine
How do you pronounce iodine?
Say EYE-uh-dyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iodine?
Iodine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · uh · dyne.
Do Americans and Brits say iodine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.