To pronounce "mercaptopropionic", say MERC-apt-opr-op-ion-ic — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
mercaptopropionic
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MERC-apt-opr-op-ion-ic
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"mercaptopropionic" has 6 syllables: merc-apt-opr-op-ion-ic.
"Mercaptopropionic" has 6 syllables: merc · apt · opr · op · ion · ic.
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