How to Pronounce Formaldehyde

To pronounce "formaldehyde", say FORM-ald-ehyd-e — 4 syllables, IPA /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

12

Letters

/fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “formaldehyde”

"formaldehyde" has 4 syllables: form-ald-ehyd-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does formaldehyde mean?

noun

  1. The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and formalin.

Synonyms

E240methanal

Words that rhyme with formaldehyde

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

methanalureamelaminephenolformalinresorcinolcondensatesformol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "formaldehyde"?▾

"Formaldehyde" has 4 syllables: form · ald · ehyd · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "formaldehyde"?▾

The IPA transcription of "formaldehyde" is /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/.

What does "formaldehyde" mean?▾

Formaldehyde: The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and formalin.

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