How to Pronounce Caprolactam

To pronounce "caprolactam", say CAPR-ol-act-am — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

CAPR-ol-act-am

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💡 Tip for remembering “caprolactam”

"caprolactam" has 4 syllables: capr-ol-act-am.

What does caprolactam mean?

noun

  1. A lactam (cyclic amide) manufactured from cyclohexanone and used in the manufacture of nylon.

Related words

caprolactonepolycaprolactamcarbolactampolycaprolactonemacrolactampeptidolactonelactonepolylactone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caprolactam"?▾

"Caprolactam" has 4 syllables: capr · ol · act · am.

What does "caprolactam" mean?▾

Caprolactam: A lactam (cyclic amide) manufactured from cyclohexanone and used in the manufacture of nylon.

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