How to Pronounce “locant” in English
/ˈloʊkənt/
LO·cant
Stress: lo
Accent:
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IPA/ˈloʊkənt/
Syllableslo·cant
What does “locant” mean?
NOUN
- That part of the name of a compound (often a letter or number) that describes the position of an atom, residue or functional group.
Example sentences
- “The 2 in hexan-2-one is a locant.”
How to pronounce “locant”
- Syllables:
- lo · cant
- Stress:
- lo — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈloʊkənt/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /lo/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “locant”?
“locant” is pronounced /ˈloʊkənt/ (lo · cant). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “locant”?
“locant” has 2 syllables: lo · cant.
Where is the stress in “locant”?
The primary stress in “locant” is on “LO”.
What does “locant” mean?
That part of the name of a compound (often a letter or number) that describes the position of an atom, residue or functional group.