How to pronounce pyridine
Say it like PIR-ih-deen. Pyridine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR).
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- PIR
- ih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyridine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIRSay 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.
- deenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pyridine
American and British speakers say pyridine in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪrɪˌdin/ in the US and /ˈpɪrɪˌdiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIR-ih-deen.
What does pyridine mean?
- Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of five carbon atoms and a nitrogen atom; especially the simplest one, C₅H₅N.
Where does pyridine come from?
From German Pyridin.
Questions about saying pyridine
How do you pronounce pyridine?
Say PIR-ih-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪrɪˌdin/. In British English it is /ˈpɪrɪˌdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyridine?
Pyridine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR). Broken into parts: PIR · ih · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say pyridine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪrɪˌdin/ and the British form is /ˈpɪrɪˌdiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.