How to pronounce nootkatone
Say it like NOOT-kuh-tohn. Nootkatone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOT).
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- NOOT
- kuh
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nootkatone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nootkatone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NOOT-kuh-tohn.
What does nootkatone mean?
- An aromatic organic compound that contributes to the smell and flavor of grapefruit, and is both a sesquiterpene and a ketone.
Where does nootkatone come from?
Nootka (cypress) + ketone
Questions about saying nootkatone
How do you pronounce nootkatone?
Say NOOT-kuh-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutkətoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈnuːtkətəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nootkatone?
Nootkatone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOT). Broken into parts: NOOT · kuh · tohn.
Is nootkatone 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 /ˈnuːtkətəʊn/ (NOOT-kuh-tohn).