How to pronounce urethane
Say it like YUR-ruh-thayn. Urethane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUR).
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- YUR
- ruh
- thayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urethane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of urethane
American and British speakers say urethane in essentially the same way: /ˈjɜrəˌθeɪn/ in the US and /ˈjɜrəˌθeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUR-ruh-thayn.
What does urethane mean?
- A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH₂COOC₂H₅, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds.
- Any compound consisting of this general structure.
- Polyurethane.
- Synonym of polyurethane.
Where does urethane come from?
From French uréthane, coined (1833) by Jean Baptiste Dumas.
Questions about saying urethane
How do you pronounce urethane?
Say YUR-ruh-thayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɜrəˌθeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈjɜrəˌθeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urethane?
Urethane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUR). Broken into parts: YUR · ruh · thayn.
Do Americans and Brits say urethane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjɜrəˌθeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈjɜrəˌθeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.