How to pronounce molybdic
Say it like muh-LIB-dik. Molybdic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIB).
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- muh
- LIB
- dik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molybdic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of molybdic
American and British speakers say molybdic in essentially the same way: /məˈlɪbdɪk/ in the US and /məˈlɪbdɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LIB-dik.
What does molybdic mean?
- Relating to molybdenum, especially describing compounds of molybdenum in which it has an oxidation state of +6.
Where does molybdic come from?
From molybdenum + -ic.
Questions about saying molybdic
How do you pronounce molybdic?
Say muh-LIB-dik. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɪbdɪk/. In British English it is /məˈlɪbdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molybdic?
Molybdic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIB). Broken into parts: muh · LIB · dik.
Do Americans and Brits say molybdic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɪbdɪk/ and the British form is /məˈlɪbdɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.