How to Pronounce Amides

To pronounce "amides", say AM-id-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AM-id-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “amides”

"amides" has 3 syllables: am-id-es.

What does amides mean?

noun

  1. Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carboxamides or acid amides
  2. Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH- or R2N-)

Related words

hydroperoxidepyrimidinesarylepoxidebilayersperoxidaseeicosanoidcetyl

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How many syllables are in "amides"?▾

"Amides" has 3 syllables: am · id · es.

What does "amides" mean?▾

Amides: Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carboxamides or acid amides

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