To pronounce "hexadecanoic", say HEX-ad-ec-an-oic — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HEX-ad-ec-an-oic
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"hexadecanoic" has 5 syllables: hex-ad-ec-an-oic.
"Hexadecanoic" has 5 syllables: hex · ad · ec · an · oic.
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