How to Pronounce Straight-chain

To pronounce "straight-chain", say STRAIGHTCH-ain — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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STRAIGHTCH-ain

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💡 Tip for remembering “straight-chain”

"straight-chain" has 2 syllables: straightch-ain.

What does straight-chain mean?

adjective

  1. Describing any aliphatic compound that contains a chain of carbon atoms all of which are connected to either one or two others.

Related words

branched-chainaliphaticopen-chainsingle-chainshort-chainlong-chainnormalmedium-chain

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How many syllables are in "straight-chain"?▾

"Straight-chain" has 2 syllables: straightch · ain.

What does "straight-chain" mean?▾

Straight-chain: Describing any aliphatic compound that contains a chain of carbon atoms all of which are connected to either one or two others.

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