How to pronounce ketone
Say it like KEE-tohn. Ketone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ketone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ketone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KEE-tohn.
What does ketone mean?
- A homologous series of organic molecules whose functional group is an oxygen atom joined to a carbon atom, by a double bond, in a carbon-hydrogen based molecule.
Where does ketone come from?
From German Keton, from Aketon (“acetone”), from French acétone (“acetone”).
Questions about saying ketone
How do you pronounce ketone?
Say KEE-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkitoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkiːtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ketone?
Ketone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · tohn.
Is ketone 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 /ˈkiːtəʊn/ (KEE-tohn).