How to pronounce stoichiometry
Say it like stoy-kee-OM-uh-tree. Stoichiometry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OM).
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- stoy
- kee
- OM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoichiometry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stoyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stoichiometry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: stoy-kee-OM-uh-tree.
What does stoichiometry mean?
- The study and calculation of quantitative (measurable) relationships of the reactants and products in chemical reactions (chemical equations).
- The quantitative relationship between the reactants and products of a specific reaction or equation.
Where does stoichiometry come from?
Coined as German Stöchiometrie by Jeremias Benjamin Richter in 1792.
Words that rhyme with stoichiometry
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Questions about saying stoichiometry
How do you pronounce stoichiometry?
Say stoy-kee-OM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɔɪkiˈɑmətri/. In British English it is /ˌstɔɪkiˈɒmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoichiometry?
Stoichiometry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OM). Broken into parts: stoy · kee · OM · uh · tree.
Is stoichiometry 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 /ˌstɔɪkiˈɒmətri/ (stoy-kee-OM-uh-tree).