How to Pronounce Disulfide

To pronounce "disulfide", say DIS-ulf-id-e — 4 syllables, IPA /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

/daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disulfide”

"disulfide" has 4 syllables: dis-ulf-id-e. It rhymes with disulphide and trisulfide, if that helps it stick.

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

What does disulfide mean?

noun

  1. A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.
  2. The anion −S–S−.

Synonyms

bisulfide

Words that rhyme with disulfide

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disulphidetrisulfidetrisulphide

Related words

dipyridyldisulphideseleniumcysteineisomerasesubstancedisulfanedisulfur

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disulfide"?▾

"Disulfide" has 4 syllables: dis · ulf · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disulfide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disulfide" is /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/.

What does "disulfide" mean?▾

Disulfide: A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.

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