How to Pronounce Acetaldehyde

To pronounce "acetaldehyde", say AC-et-ald-ehyd-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

acetaldehyde

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/ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acetaldehyde”

"acetaldehyde" has 5 syllables: ac-et-ald-ehyd-e.

What does acetaldehyde mean?

noun

  1. An organic compound, (CH3CHO). Sometimes called ethanal or acetic aldehyde. See aldehyde.

Related words

indoleadductschloroacetaldehydearylacetaldehydeaminoacetaldehydeethanalacetalizationacrylaldehyde

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How many syllables are in "acetaldehyde"?▾

"Acetaldehyde" has 5 syllables: ac · et · ald · ehyd · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "acetaldehyde"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acetaldehyde" is /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/.

What does "acetaldehyde" mean?▾

Acetaldehyde: An organic compound, (CH3CHO). Sometimes called ethanal or acetic aldehyde. See aldehyde.

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