How to pronounce methylene
Say it like METH-ih-leen. Methylene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH).
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- METH
- ih
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methylene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of methylene
American and British speakers say methylene in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛθɪˌlin/ in the US and /ˈmɛθɪˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: METH-ih-leen.
What does methylene mean?
- The divalent group –CH₂– in which the free valencies are part of single bonds.
- The same group, present as a repeating unit, in aliphatic compounds with names such as hexamethylenediamine.
- The unstable carbene :CH₂
Questions about saying methylene
How do you pronounce methylene?
Say METH-ih-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛθɪˌlin/. In British English it is /ˈmɛθɪˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methylene?
Methylene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH). Broken into parts: METH · ih · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say methylene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛθɪˌlin/ and the British form is /ˈmɛθɪˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.