How to Pronounce Acetylenes

To pronounce "acetylenes", say AC-etyl-en-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AC-etyl-en-es

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"acetylenes" has 4 syllables: ac-etyl-en-es.

What does acetylenes mean?

noun

  1. Any organic compound having one or more carbon–carbon triple bonds; an alkyne.
  2. Ethyne; the simplest alkyne, a hydrocarbon of formula HC≡CH. It is a colourless, odorless gas, formerly used as an illuminating gas, but now used in welding or metallurgy.

Synonyms

ethyne

Related words

ethynedisubstitutedacetylateacetylideacetylatedacetylacetylationacetoacetate

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How many syllables are in "acetylenes"?▾

"Acetylenes" has 4 syllables: ac · etyl · en · es.

What does "acetylenes" mean?▾

Acetylenes: Any organic compound having one or more carbon–carbon triple bonds; an alkyne.

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