How to Pronounce Benzene

To pronounce "benzene", say BENZ-en-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛnziːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɛnziːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “benzene”

"benzene" has 3 syllables: benz-en-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: benzine — easy to mix up when writing.

What does benzene mean?

noun

  1. An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.
  2. (in combination) Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.

Words that rhyme with benzene

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

benzolbenzinehexanecyclohexanetoluenemethanoldinitrodivinyl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "benzene"?▾

"Benzene" has 3 syllables: benz · en · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "benzene"?▾

The IPA transcription of "benzene" is /ˈbɛnziːn/.

What does "benzene" mean?▾

Benzene: An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.

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