How to pronounce orthohydrogen
Say it like or-thuh-HY-druh-jun. Orthohydrogen has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY).
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- or
- thuh
- HY
- druh
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthohydrogen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orthohydrogen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-thuh-HY-druh-jun.
What does orthohydrogen mean?
- form of the hydrogen molecule (H₂) in which the two nuclei have parallel spin; about 75% of natural hydrogen
Where does orthohydrogen come from?
From ortho- + hydrogen.
Questions about saying orthohydrogen
How do you pronounce orthohydrogen?
Say or-thuh-HY-druh-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊrθəˈhaɪdrədʒən/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈhaɪdrədʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthohydrogen?
Orthohydrogen has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY). Broken into parts: or · thuh · HY · druh · jun.
Is orthohydrogen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːθəˈhaɪdrədʒən/ (aw-thuh-HY-druh-jun).