How to pronounce propylene
Say it like proh-puh-LEEN. Propylene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEN).
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- proh
- puh
- LEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propylene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of propylene
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-puh-LEEN.
What does propylene mean?
- The organic chemical compound propene. An alkene which is a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₃H₆.
Where does propylene come from?
Coined by John Williams Reynolds in 1851, from French propionique + -ylene
Words that rhyme with propylene
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Questions about saying propylene
How do you pronounce propylene?
Say proh-puh-LEEN. The American pronunciation is /proʊpəˈlin/. In British English it is /prəʊpəˈliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propylene?
Propylene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEN). Broken into parts: proh · puh · LEEN.
Is propylene 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 /prəʊpəˈliːn/ (proh-puh-LEEN).