How to pronounce petrochemical
Say it like pet-roh-KEM-ih-kul. Petrochemical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM).
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- pet
- roh
- KEM
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrochemical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- petGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petrochemical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pet-roh-KEM-ih-kul.
What does petrochemical mean?
- Any chemical derived from petroleum.
- Any chemical derived from any of the fossil fuels: petroleum, natural gas, or coal.“As the prices of petroleum, natural gas, and coal fluctuate over the years, the petrochemical industry can to some extent switch feedstocks.”
- Of or pertaining to the such compounds, or the industry that produces them.
Where does petrochemical come from?
From petro- + chemical.
Words that rhyme with petrochemical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of petrochemical.
Questions about saying petrochemical
How do you pronounce petrochemical?
Say pet-roh-KEM-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛtroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɛtrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrochemical?
Petrochemical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM). Broken into parts: pet · roh · KEM · ih · kul.
Is petrochemical 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 /ˌpɛtrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/ (pet-roh-KEM-ih-kul).