English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Chemistry Pronunciation
Chemistry is pronounced KE-muh-stree, IPA /ˈkɛməstri/.
KE-muh-stree
US /ˈkɛməstri/ · UK /ˈkɛmɪstri/
Syllables: KE · muh · stree (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The science of substances and how they react with one another, or an easy rapport between people.
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Chemistry in a Sentence
- She teaches chemistry at the local college.
- The chemistry between the two leads carries the film.
- Chemistry was the only subject he enjoyed.
Common Mispronunciations of Chemistry
Not CHE-mi-stree
Read the ch as a plain k. Chemistry, chemical, and chlorine all come through Greek, where that spelling never softened.
Not ke-MI-stree
Lead with the loudest beat, KE, and keep the last two light.
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