How to pronounce isohexane
Say it like eye-soh-HEK-sayn. Isohexane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEK).
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- eye
- soh
- HEK
- sayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isohexane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- saynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of isohexane
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-soh-HEK-sayn.
What does isohexane mean?
- Any of several isomers of hexane, or a mixture of these isomers used as a solvent
Where does isohexane come from?
From iso- + hexane.
Questions about saying isohexane
How do you pronounce isohexane?
Say eye-soh-HEK-sayn. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪsoʊˈhɛkseɪn/. In British English it is /ˌaɪsəʊˈhɛkseɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isohexane?
Isohexane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEK). Broken into parts: eye · soh · HEK · sayn.
Is isohexane 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 /ˌaɪsəʊˈhɛkseɪn/ (eye-soh-HEK-sayn).