How to Pronounce “pteroenone” in English
/ptɛrɒɛnɒʊn/
pte·ro·e·none
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IPA/ptɛrɒɛnɒʊn/
Syllablespte·ro·e·none
What does “pteroenone” mean?
NOUN
- A hydroxyketone synthesized by Clione species as a defense against being eaten.
Example sentences
- “A B - hydroxy ketone ("pteroenone") with the formula CH40, has been reported to be the chemical defense compound (McClintock and Baker, 1998). Pteroenone causes a significant feeding deterrence in the Antarctic fishes[…]”
How to pronounce “pteroenone”
- Syllables:
- pte · ro · e · none
- IPA:
- /ptɛrɒɛnɒʊn/
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- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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“pteroenone” is pronounced /ptɛrɒɛnɒʊn/ (pte · ro · e · none). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “pteroenone”?
“pteroenone” has 4 syllables: pte · ro · e · none.
What does “pteroenone” mean?
A hydroxyketone synthesized by Clione species as a defense against being eaten.