How to pronounce triclosan
Say it like TRIK-luh-san. Triclosan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK).
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- TRIK
- luh
- san
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triclosan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of triclosan
American and British speakers say triclosan in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪkləsæn/ in the US and /ˈtrɪkləsæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIK-luh-san.
What does triclosan mean?
- A widely used wide-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal agent, with molecular formula C₁₂H₇Cl₃O₂, which works by disrupting the growth of microbes, rather than actively killing them.
Questions about saying triclosan
How do you pronounce triclosan?
Say TRIK-luh-san. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪkləsæn/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪkləsæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triclosan?
Triclosan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK). Broken into parts: TRIK · luh · san.
Do Americans and Brits say triclosan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪkləsæn/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪkləsæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.