How to pronounce zearalenone
Say it like zee-uh-RAH-luh-nohn. Zearalenone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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- zee
- uh
- RAH
- luh
- nohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zearalenone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zearalenone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zee-uh-RAL-uh-nohn.
What does zearalenone mean?
- A potent estrogenic metabolite produced by some Fusarium (syn. Gibberella) fungi.
Questions about saying zearalenone
How do you pronounce zearalenone?
Say zee-uh-RAH-luh-nohn. The American pronunciation is /ziəˈrɑləˌnoʊn/. In British English it is /ziəˈræləˌnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zearalenone?
Zearalenone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: zee · uh · RAH · luh · nohn.
Is zearalenone 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 /ziəˈræləˌnəʊn/ (zee-uh-RAL-uh-nohn).