How to pronounce isoprene
Say it like EYE-suh-preen. Isoprene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suh
- preen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isoprene 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- preenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of isoprene
American and British speakers say isoprene in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪsəˌprin/ in the US and /ˈaɪsəʊpriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-soh-preen.
What does isoprene mean?
- An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C₅H₈, that is readily polymerized; natural rubber (caoutchouc) is cis-1,4-polyisoprene, and trans-1,4-polyisoprene is present in gutta-percha and balata; it is the structural basis for the terpenes.
Where does isoprene come from?
Coined (1860) by British chemist C.
Questions about saying isoprene
How do you pronounce isoprene?
Say EYE-suh-preen. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəˌprin/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəʊpriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isoprene?
Isoprene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suh · preen.
Do Americans and Brits say isoprene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪsəˌprin/ and the British form is /ˈaɪsəʊpriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.