How to pronounce parathion
Say it like par-uh-THY-on. Parathion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY).
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- par
- uh
- THY
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parathion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of parathion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: par-uh-THY-on.
What does parathion mean?
- An organophosphorus insecticide acaricide, [O,O-diethyl-O-4-nitro-phenylthiophosphate], a powerful, dangerously toxic insecticide.
Where does parathion come from?
From para- (“p-”) + -thion.
Words that rhyme with parathion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parathion.
Questions about saying parathion
How do you pronounce parathion?
Say par-uh-THY-on. The American pronunciation is /pærəˈθaɪɑn/. In British English it is /pærəˈθaɪɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parathion?
Parathion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY). Broken into parts: par · uh · THY · on.
Is parathion 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 /pærəˈθaɪɒn/ (par-uh-THY-on).