How to pronounce kairomone
Say it like KY-ruh-mohn. Kairomone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- ruh
- mohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kairomone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kairomone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KY-roh-mohn.
What does kairomone mean?
- Any substance produced by an individual of one species (often an insect) that benefits the recipient which is of a different species but is harmful to the producer.
Questions about saying kairomone
How do you pronounce kairomone?
Say KY-ruh-mohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪrəˌmoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrəʊməʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kairomone?
Kairomone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ruh · mohn.
Is kairomone 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 /ˈkaɪrəʊməʊn/ (KY-roh-mohn).