How to Pronounce Hydrocarbon

To pronounce "hydrocarbon", say HYDROC-arb-on — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

HYDROC-arb-on

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💡 Tip for remembering “hydrocarbon”

"hydrocarbon" has 3 syllables: hydroc-arb-on. It rhymes with farben and fluorocarbon, if that helps it stick.

What does hydrocarbon mean?

noun

  1. A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Words that rhyme with hydrocarbon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

farbenfluorocarboncharbonbarbincarbincarbondarbonne

Related words

amylbutanehydrogenhexanecarboncarbohydratepetroleumbituminous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hydrocarbon"?▾

"Hydrocarbon" has 3 syllables: hydroc · arb · on.

What does "hydrocarbon" mean?▾

Hydrocarbon: A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

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