How to pronounce xanthone
Say it like ZAN-thohn. Xanthone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN).
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US American/ˈzænθoʊn/ZAN-thohn
UK British/ˈzænθəʊn/ZAN-thohn
- ZAN
- thohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of xanthone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZAN-thohn.
What does xanthone mean?
noun
- An aromatic ketone, 9-oxo-xanthene, that is used as an insecticide.
Questions about saying xanthone
How do you pronounce xanthone?
Say ZAN-thohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈzænθoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈzænθəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthone?
Xanthone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN). Broken into parts: ZAN · thohn.
Is xanthone 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 /ˈzænθəʊn/ (ZAN-thohn).