How to pronounce nonane
Say it like NAH-nayn. Nonane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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US American/ˈnɑneɪn/NAH-nayn
UK British/ˈnɒneɪn/NON-ayn
- NAH
- nayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- naynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nonane
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-ayn.
What does nonane mean?
noun
- Any of very many isomeric alkanes, of the general formula C₉H₂₀, and having nine carbon atoms.
Where does nonane come from?
From non- (“nine”) + -ane.
Questions about saying nonane
How do you pronounce nonane?
Say NAH-nayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑneɪn/. In British English it is /ˈnɒneɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonane?
Nonane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · nayn.
Is nonane pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnɒneɪn/ (NON-ayn).