How to pronounce sulfide
Say it like SUHL-fyde. Sulfide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulfide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sulfide
American and British speakers say sulfide in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈsʌlˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-fyde.
What does sulfide mean?
- Any compound of sulfur and a metal or other electropositive element or group.
- (organosulfide) A class of organic compounds RSR', where R and R' represent an alkyl group or other organic substituent.
Where does sulfide come from?
From sulf(ur) + -ide.
Questions about saying sulfide
How do you pronounce sulfide?
Say SUHL-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulfide?
Sulfide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say sulfide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.