How to pronounce propane
Say it like PROH-payn. Propane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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US American/ˈproʊˌpeɪn/PROH-payn
UK British/ˈprəʊˌpeɪn/PROH-payn
- PROH
- payn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- paynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of propane
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-payn.
What does propane mean?
noun
- An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₃H₈, a constituent of natural gas.
- LPG.
Questions about saying propane
How do you pronounce propane?
Say PROH-payn. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌpeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌpeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propane?
Propane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · payn.
Is propane 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 /ˈprəʊˌpeɪn/ (PROH-payn).