How to Pronounce Ethylene

To pronounce "ethylene", say ETHYL-en-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛθəˌliːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛθəˌliːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ethylene”

"ethylene" has 3 syllables: ethyl-en-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does ethylene mean?

noun

  1. The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.
  2. The divalent radical derived from ethane.

Synonyms

etheneolefiant gas

Words that rhyme with ethylene

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

ethenepropylenebutylenetetrafluoroethylenestyrenediamineglycoloxide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ethylene"?▾

"Ethylene" has 3 syllables: ethyl · en · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ethylene"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ethylene" is /ˈɛθəˌliːn/.

What does "ethylene" mean?▾

Ethylene: The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

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