How to pronounce phenolphthalein
Say it like fee-nul-THAL-ee-in. Phenolphthalein has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAL).
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- fee
- nul
- THAL
- ee
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenolphthalein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- feeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phenolphthalein
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: fee-nolf-THAL-een.
What does phenolphthalein mean?
- A white or yellowish-white crystalline compound C₂₀H₁₄O₄ used in medicine as a laxative and in analysis as an indicator because its solution is brilliant red in alkalies and is decolorized by acids.“After transfering the acid to a 150-mL Erlenmeyer flask, add 60 mL of deionized water and 2 drops of phenolphthalein.”
Where does phenolphthalein come from?
From phenol + phthalein.
Questions about saying phenolphthalein
How do you pronounce phenolphthalein?
Say fee-nul-THAL-ee-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌfinəlˈθæliɪn/. In British English it is /ˌfiːnɒlfˈθæliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenolphthalein?
Phenolphthalein has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAL). Broken into parts: fee · nul · THAL · ee · in.
Is phenolphthalein pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌfiːnɒlfˈθæliːn/ (fee-nolf-THAL-een).