How to pronounce lactone
Say it like LAK-tohn. Lactone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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US American/ˈlæktoʊn/LAK-tohn
UK British/ˈlæktəʊn/LAK-tohn
- LAK
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lactone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lactone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAK-tohn.
What does lactone mean?
noun
- A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.
Where does lactone come from?
From lacto- + -one.
Questions about saying lactone
How do you pronounce lactone?
Say LAK-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæktoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈlæktəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lactone?
Lactone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · tohn.
Is lactone 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 /ˈlæktəʊn/ (LAK-tohn).