HOW TO PRONOUNCE
iodine
/ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/
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Keep the opening “eye” separate.
The first vowel is its own syllable and carries the main stress. The last syllable also has the eye vowel, but with a smaller beat.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“The sample was tested for iodine.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does iodine mean?
noun
- A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
- An antiseptic incorporating the element.
verb
- to treat with iodine.
More meanings (1)
noun
- (obsolete) An iodide.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
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Get equal parts of tincture of iodine and soap liniment and rub onto the swelling twice daily for a week.
I first tried an ointment composed of the iodine of potassium and lard, with some, but not a satisfactory result.
More book examples (2)
Mr. Gurney submits his plates to a gentle heat from a spirit lamp just before exposing them to the vapor of iodine.
They show plainly the rust-brown spots of iodine in the areas of the brain, the throat, and other parts of the body.