How to Pronounce Cyclohexane

To pronounce "cyclohexane", say CYCLOH-ex-an-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

cyclohexane

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Letters

/ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cyclohexane”

"cyclohexane" has 4 syllables: cycloh-ex-an-e. It rhymes with hexane, if that helps it stick.

What does cyclohexane mean?

noun

  1. An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C6H12, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms; a volatile liquid.

Words that rhyme with cyclohexane

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hexane

Related words

benzenecyclohexenecycloheptanebicyclohexanecyclohexenonecycloalkanecyclohexadecanecyclohexadiene

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cyclohexane"?▾

"Cyclohexane" has 4 syllables: cycloh · ex · an · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cyclohexane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cyclohexane" is /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/.

What does "cyclohexane" mean?▾

Cyclohexane: An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C6H12, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms; a volatile liquid.

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