How to pronounce sucrose
Say it like SOO-krohs. Sucrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- krohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sucrose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- krohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sucrose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOO-krohz.
What does sucrose mean?
- A disaccharide with formula C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, consisting of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose; normal culinary sugar.
Where does sucrose come from?
From French sucre (“sugar”) + English -ose.
Questions about saying sucrose
How do you pronounce sucrose?
Say SOO-krohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈsukroʊs/. In British English it is /ˈsuːkrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sucrose?
Sucrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · krohs.
Is sucrose 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 /ˈsuːkrəʊz/ (SOO-krohz).