How to pronounce phytomenadione
Say it like fy-toh-men-uh-DY-ohn. Phytomenadione has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (DY).
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- fy
- toh
- men
- uh
- DY
- ohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phytomenadione pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of phytomenadione
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fy-toh-men-uh-DY-ohn.
What does phytomenadione mean?
- A yellow oily naphthoquinone C₃₁H₄₆O₂ that is obtained especially from alfalfa, cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables or made synthetically and that has a fast, potent, and prolonged biological effect. It is essential for the blood-clotting process, effective orally, and useful especial
Where does phytomenadione come from?
From phyt(ene) + -o- + menadione.
Questions about saying phytomenadione
How do you pronounce phytomenadione?
Say fy-toh-men-uh-DY-ohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌfaɪtoʊˌmɛnəˈdaɪˌoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌfaɪtəʊˌmɛnəˈdaɪˌəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phytomenadione?
Phytomenadione has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (DY). Broken into parts: fy · toh · men · uh · DY · ohn.
Is phytomenadione 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 /ˌfaɪtəʊˌmɛnəˈdaɪˌəʊn/ (fy-toh-men-uh-DY-ohn).