How to pronounce sulfone
Say it like suul-FOHN. Sulfone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHN).
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- suul
- FOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulfone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- FOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sulfone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suul-FOHN.
What does sulfone mean?
- Any of a class of organic compounds that have a sulfonyl functional group attached to two carbon atoms; drugs of this structure have been used to treat leprosy.
Words that rhyme with sulfone
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Questions about saying sulfone
How do you pronounce sulfone?
Say suul-FOHN. The American pronunciation is /sʊlˈfoʊn/. In British English it is /sʊlˈfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulfone?
Sulfone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHN). Broken into parts: suul · FOHN.
Is sulfone 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 /sʊlˈfəʊn/ (suul-FOHN).