How to pronounce tebuthiuron
Say it like teb-uth-YOO-ron. Tebuthiuron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YOO).
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- teb
- uth
- YOO
- ron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tebuthiuron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tebGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tebuthiuron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: teb-uth-YOO-ron.
What does tebuthiuron mean?
- A non-selective broad-spectrum herbicide of the urea class.
Questions about saying tebuthiuron
How do you pronounce tebuthiuron?
Say teb-uth-YOO-ron. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛbəθˈjurɑn/. In British English it is /ˌtɛbəθˈjuːrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tebuthiuron?
Tebuthiuron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YOO). Broken into parts: teb · uth · YOO · ron.
Is tebuthiuron 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 /ˌtɛbəθˈjuːrɒn/ (teb-uth-YOO-ron).