How to Pronounce Pentane

To pronounce "pentane", say PENT-an-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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7

Letters

PENT-an-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “pentane”

"pentane" has 3 syllables: pent-an-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

What does pentane mean?

noun

  1. An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

Words that rhyme with pentane

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ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

Related words

trimethylisoneopentanen-pentanedimethylpropanetrimethylpentaneisopentanemethylpentane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pentane"?▾

"Pentane" has 3 syllables: pent · an · e.

What does "pentane" mean?▾

Pentane: An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

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