How to pronounce phthalein
Say it like THAY-leen. Phthalein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAY).
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- THAY
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phthalein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phthalein
American and British speakers say phthalein in essentially the same way: /ˈθeɪlin/ in the US and /ˈθeɪlin/ in the UK.
British respelling: THAY-leen.
What does phthalein mean?
- Any of a range of lactones formed by the reaction of phenols with phthalic anhydride.
Where does phthalein come from?
By surface analysis, phthal(ic) + -ein.
Words that rhyme with phthalein
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phthalein.
Questions about saying phthalein
How do you pronounce phthalein?
Say THAY-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈθeɪlin/. In British English it is /ˈθeɪlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phthalein?
Phthalein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAY). Broken into parts: THAY · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say phthalein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθeɪlin/ and the British form is /ˈθeɪlin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.