How to Pronounce Ethane

To pronounce "ethane", say ETH-an-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈiːθeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈiːθeɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ethane”

"ethane" has 3 syllables: eth-an-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

What does ethane mean?

noun

  1. An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas.
  2. The same compound, subjected to modification by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with other radicals.

Words that rhyme with ethane

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

propanediphenylfuelmethaneetheneethyleneethylacetylene

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ethane"?▾

"Ethane" has 3 syllables: eth · an · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ethane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ethane" is /ˈiːθeɪn/.

What does "ethane" mean?▾

Ethane: An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas.

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