How to pronounce menadione
Say it like men-uh-DY-ohn. Menadione has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY).
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- men
- uh
- DY
- ohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menadione pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of menadione
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: men-uh-DY-ohn.
What does menadione mean?
- A synthetic yellow compound C₁₁H₈O₂ with the biological activity of natural vitamin K menaquinone, used to treat hemorrhage.
Where does menadione come from?
From me(thyl) + na(phthalene) + dione.
Questions about saying menadione
How do you pronounce menadione?
Say men-uh-DY-ohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛnəˈdaɪˌoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌmɛnəˈdaɪəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menadione?
Menadione has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY). Broken into parts: men · uh · DY · ohn.
Is menadione 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 /ˌmɛnəˈdaɪəʊn/ (men-uh-DY-ohn).