How to Pronounce Metaldehyde

To pronounce "metaldehyde", say MET-ald-ehyd-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MET-ald-ehyd-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “metaldehyde”

"metaldehyde" has 4 syllables: met-ald-ehyd-e.

What does metaldehyde mean?

noun

  1. A cyclic tetramer of acetaldehyde, commonly used as a molluscicide.

Related words

methylaldimethylacetalmethanaldimethoxymethaneoxymethylenemethalmethidemalonaldehyde

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How many syllables are in "metaldehyde"?▾

"Metaldehyde" has 4 syllables: met · ald · ehyd · e.

What does "metaldehyde" mean?▾

Metaldehyde: A cyclic tetramer of acetaldehyde, commonly used as a molluscicide.

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