To pronounce "mercaptan", say MERC-apt-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
mercaptan
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MERC-apt-an
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"mercaptan" has 3 syllables: merc-apt-an.
"Mercaptan" has 3 syllables: merc · apt · an.
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