How to pronounce tetraethylammonium
Say it like tet-ruh-eth-uh-luh-MOH-nee-um. Tetraethylammonium has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (MOH).
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- tet
- ruh
- eth
- uh
- luh
- MOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetraethylammonium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ethGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tetraethylammonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tet-ruh-eth-uh-luh-MOH-nee-um.
What does tetraethylammonium mean?
- A quaternary ammonium ion (C₂H₅)₄N⁺ containing four ethyl groups.
Where does tetraethylammonium come from?
From tetra- (“four”) + ethyl + ammonium.
Words that rhyme with tetraethylammonium
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Questions about saying tetraethylammonium
How do you pronounce tetraethylammonium?
Say tet-ruh-eth-uh-luh-MOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtrəˌɛθələˈmoʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtrəˌɛθələˈməʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetraethylammonium?
Tetraethylammonium has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (MOH). Broken into parts: tet · ruh · eth · uh · luh · MOH · nee · um.
Is tetraethylammonium 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 /ˌtɛtrəˌɛθələˈməʊniəm/ (tet-ruh-eth-uh-luh-MOH-nee-um).