How to Pronounce Aldehyde

To pronounce "aldehyde", say ALD-ehyd-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæl.dɨ.haɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæl.dɨ.haɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aldehyde”

"aldehyde" has 3 syllables: ald-ehyd-e.

What does aldehyde mean?

noun

  1. Any of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aldehyde"?▾

"Aldehyde" has 3 syllables: ald · ehyd · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "aldehyde"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aldehyde" is /ˈæl.dɨ.haɪd/.

What does "aldehyde" mean?▾

Aldehyde: Any of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom.

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