How to pronounce pentane
Say it like PEN-tayn. Pentane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- tayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pentane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- taynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pentane
American and British speakers say pentane in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛnˌteɪn/ in the US and /ˈpɛnˌteɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-tayn.
What does pentane mean?
- An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.
Where does pentane come from?
From pent- + -ane.
Questions about saying pentane
How do you pronounce pentane?
Say PEN-tayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnˌteɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnˌteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pentane?
Pentane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · tayn.
Do Americans and Brits say pentane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛnˌteɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpɛnˌteɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.