How to Pronounce Isoprene

To pronounce "isoprene", say IS-opr-en-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪsə(ʊ)pɹiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈaɪsə(ʊ)pɹiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “isoprene”

"isoprene" has 4 syllables: is-opr-en-e.

What does isoprene mean?

noun

  1. An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C5H8, that is readily polymerized; natural rubber (caoutchouc) is cis-1,4-polyisoprene, and trans-1,4-polyisoprene is present in gutta-percha and balata; it is the structural basis for the terpenes.

Synonyms

2-methyl-1,3-butadiene

Related words

styreneisobutylenecopolymerspolyisoprenetranspolyisoprenepolyterpeneisoprenoidrubber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "isoprene"?▾

"Isoprene" has 4 syllables: is · opr · en · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "isoprene"?▾

The IPA transcription of "isoprene" is /ˈaɪsə(ʊ)pɹiːn/.

What does "isoprene" mean?▾

Isoprene: An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C5H8, that is readily polymerized; natural rubber (caoutchouc) is cis-1,4-polyisoprene, and trans-1,4-polyisoprene is present in gutta-percha and balata; it is the structural basis for the terpenes.

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