How to Pronounce Aldehydes

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

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Letters

/ˈæl.dɨ.haɪdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aldehydes”

"aldehydes" has 3 syllables: ald-ehyd-es.

What does aldehydes 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.

Related words

polyhydroxyalkanesalkenesacetaldehydealkeneacetonearomasalkyds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aldehydes"?▾

"Aldehydes" has 3 syllables: ald · ehyd · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "aldehydes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aldehydes" is /ˈæl.dɨ.haɪdz/.

What does "aldehydes" mean?▾

Aldehydes: 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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