How to Pronounce Triclosan

To pronounce "triclosan", say TRICL-os-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹɪ.klə.sæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɹɪ.klə.sæn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “triclosan”

"triclosan" has 3 syllables: tricl-os-an.

What does triclosan mean?

noun

  1. A widely used wide-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal agent, with molecular formula C12H7Cl3O2, which works by disrupting the growth of microbes, rather than actively killing them.

Related words

triclocarbantricosan-trichlorophenoltristrichodermintrichrysobactintrinitrocresoltricresyl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "triclosan"?▾

"Triclosan" has 3 syllables: tricl · os · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "triclosan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "triclosan" is /ˈtɹɪ.klə.sæn/.

What does "triclosan" mean?▾

Triclosan: A widely used wide-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal agent, with molecular formula C12H7Cl3O2, which works by disrupting the growth of microbes, rather than actively killing them.

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