How to Pronounce Phthalocyanine

To pronounce "phthalocyanine", say PHTHAL-ocy-an-in-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PHTHAL-ocy-an-in-e

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"phthalocyanine" has 5 syllables: phthal-ocy-an-in-e.

What does phthalocyanine mean?

noun

  1. Any of a family of macrocyclic compounds having a structure similar to that of porphyrin; they are blue/green pigments that are used in plastics and enamels.

Related words

sulfonatedphthalocyaninpolyphthalocyaninephthalophthalogenphthalocyaninatephyllocyaninephthalide

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How many syllables are in "phthalocyanine"?▾

"Phthalocyanine" has 5 syllables: phthal · ocy · an · in · e.

What does "phthalocyanine" mean?▾

Phthalocyanine: Any of a family of macrocyclic compounds having a structure similar to that of porphyrin; they are blue/green pigments that are used in plastics and enamels.

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