How to pronounce neopentane
Say it like nee-oh-PEN-tayn. Neopentane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN).
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- nee
- oh
- PEN
- tayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neopentane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- taynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of neopentane
American and British speakers say neopentane in essentially the same way: /ˌnioʊˈpɛnteɪn/ in the US and /ˌniːoʊˈpɛnteɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: nee-oh-PEN-tayn.
What does neopentane mean?
- The aliphatic alkane 2,2-dimethylpropane; isomeric with pentane and isopentane
Where does neopentane come from?
From neo- + pentane.
Questions about saying neopentane
How do you pronounce neopentane?
Say nee-oh-PEN-tayn. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊˈpɛnteɪn/. In British English it is /ˌniːoʊˈpɛnteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neopentane?
Neopentane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN). Broken into parts: nee · oh · PEN · tayn.
Do Americans and Brits say neopentane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnioʊˈpɛnteɪn/ and the British form is /ˌniːoʊˈpɛnteɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.