How to pronounce propionic
Say it like proh-pee-ON-ik. Propionic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON).
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- proh
- pee
- ON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propionic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of propionic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-pee-ON-ik.
What does propionic mean?
- Of or pertaining to propionic acid or its derivatives; propanoic
Where does propionic come from?
From French propionique.
Words that rhyme with propionic
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Questions about saying propionic
How do you pronounce propionic?
Say proh-pee-ON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊpiˈɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊpiˈɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propionic?
Propionic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON). Broken into parts: proh · pee · ON · ik.
Is propionic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌprəʊpiˈɒnɪk/ (proh-pee-ON-ik).