How to pronounce pirimicarb
Say it like pih-RIM-ih-karb. Pirimicarb has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIM).
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- pih
- RIM
- ih
- karb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pirimicarb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- karbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pirimicarb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pih-RIM-ih-kahb.
What does pirimicarb mean?
- A carbamate insecticide used to control aphids by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity.
Questions about saying pirimicarb
How do you pronounce pirimicarb?
Say pih-RIM-ih-karb. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈrɪmɪkɑrb/. In British English it is /pɪˈrɪmɪkɑːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pirimicarb?
Pirimicarb has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIM). Broken into parts: pih · RIM · ih · karb.
Is pirimicarb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɪˈrɪmɪkɑːb/ (pih-RIM-ih-kahb).