How to pronounce styrene
Say it like STY-reen. Styrene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Styrene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- reenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of styrene
American and British speakers say styrene in essentially the same way: /ˈstaɪˌrin/ in the US and /ˈstaɪˌriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STY-reen.
What does styrene mean?
- An aromatic hydrocarbon; a colorless, oily liquid, used in the manufacture of polymers such as polystyrene.
Where does styrene come from?
From Latin styrax (or storax) + -ene.
Questions about saying styrene
How do you pronounce styrene?
Say STY-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪˌrin/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪˌriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in styrene?
Styrene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · reen.
Do Americans and Brits say styrene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaɪˌrin/ and the British form is /ˈstaɪˌriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.