How to pronounce locant
Say it like LOH-kunt. Locant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of locant
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-kunt.
What does locant mean?
- That part of the name of a compound (often a letter or number) that describes the position of an atom, residue or functional group.
Where does locant come from?
By surface analysis, loc(us) + -ant
Questions about saying locant
How do you pronounce locant?
Say LOH-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊkənt/. In British English it is /ˈləʊkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locant?
Locant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kunt.
Is locant 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 /ˈləʊkənt/ (LOH-kunt).