How to Pronounce Carbocation

To pronounce "carbocation", say CARB-oc-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɑː(ɹ).bəʊˈkæt.aɪ.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌkɑː(ɹ).bəʊˈkæt.aɪ.ən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “carbocation”

"carbocation" has 4 syllables: carb-oc-at-ion.

What does carbocation mean?

noun

  1. Any cation containing an excess positive charge on one or more carbon atoms

Related words

allyliccarbideborocationcarbonyloxyoxocarbeniumcarboanioncarbanion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carbocation"?▾

"Carbocation" has 4 syllables: carb · oc · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "carbocation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carbocation" is /ˌkɑː(ɹ).bəʊˈkæt.aɪ.ən/.

What does "carbocation" mean?▾

Carbocation: Any cation containing an excess positive charge on one or more carbon atoms

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