How to pronounce octene
Say it like OK-teen. Octene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑktin/OK-teen
UK British/ˈɒktin/OK-teen
- OK
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of octene
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-teen.
What does octene mean?
noun
- Any of many isomeric alkenes having eight carbon atoms and one double bond; some of them are used in the manufacture of polymers
Where does octene come from?
From oct- + -ene.
Questions about saying octene
How do you pronounce octene?
Say OK-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑktin/. In British English it is /ˈɒktin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octene?
Octene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · teen.
Is octene 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 /ˈɒktin/ (OK-teen).