How to pronounce petrochemicals
Say it like pet-roh-KEM-ih-kulz. Petrochemicals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM).
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- pet
- roh
- KEM
- ih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrochemicals 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petrochemicals
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pet-roh-KEM-ih-kulz.
What does petrochemicals mean?
- plural of petrochemical How to pronounce petrochemical
Questions about saying petrochemicals
How do you pronounce petrochemicals?
Say pet-roh-KEM-ih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛtroʊˈkɛmɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˌpɛtrəʊˈkɛmɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrochemicals?
Petrochemicals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM). Broken into parts: pet · roh · KEM · ih · kulz.
Is petrochemicals 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 /ˌpɛtrəʊˈkɛmɪkəlz/ (pet-roh-KEM-ih-kulz).