How to pronounce tetrahydrocannabinol
Say it like tet-ruh-hy-druh-kuh-NAB-uh-nawl. Tetrahydrocannabinol has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (NAB).
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- tet
- ruh
- hy
- druh
- kuh
- NAB
- uh
- nawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrahydrocannabinol 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.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrahydrocannabinol
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 6, while British speakers stress syllable 5.
British respelling: tet-ruh-hy-droh-KAN-uh-bih-nol.
What does tetrahydrocannabinol mean?
- The psychoactive substance present in cannabis, a hydrogenated derivative of cannabinol.
Where does tetrahydrocannabinol come from?
From tetrahydro + cannabinol.
Questions about saying tetrahydrocannabinol
How do you pronounce tetrahydrocannabinol?
Say tet-ruh-hy-druh-kuh-NAB-uh-nawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtrəˌhaɪdrəkəˈnæbəˌnɔl/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtrəˌhaɪdrəʊˈkænəbɪnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrahydrocannabinol?
Tetrahydrocannabinol has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (NAB). Broken into parts: tet · ruh · hy · druh · kuh · NAB · uh · nawl.
Is tetrahydrocannabinol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 6, while British speakers stress syllable 5. The British form is /ˌtɛtrəˌhaɪdrəʊˈkænəbɪnɒl/ (tet-ruh-hy-droh-KAN-uh-bih-nol).