How to pronounce pyrrolidone
Say it like PIR-uh-lih-dohn. Pyrrolidone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR).
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- PIR
- uh
- lih
- dohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrrolidone 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrrolidone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIR-uh-lih-dohn.
What does pyrrolidone mean?
- any of a class of heterocyclic ketones derived from a pyrrolidine; especially 2-pyrrolidone, the simplest γ-lactam
Where does pyrrolidone come from?
From pyrrolidine + -one.
Questions about saying pyrrolidone
How do you pronounce pyrrolidone?
Say PIR-uh-lih-dohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪrəlɪˌdoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈpɪrəlɪˌdəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrrolidone?
Pyrrolidone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR). Broken into parts: PIR · uh · lih · dohn.
Is pyrrolidone 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 /ˈpɪrəlɪˌdəʊn/ (PIR-uh-lih-dohn).