3 syllables: i, o, dide. Stress on i.
EYE-uh-deyed
/ˈaɪəˌdaɪd/
iodide is pronounced EYE-uh-deyed (/ˈaɪəˌdaɪd/). It has three syllables (i-o-dide), with the stress on "i". iodide is a chemical ion of iodine, typically as I−, used in medicine, chemistry, and nutrition. in pronunciation terms, the word ends with a stressed -ide suffix and is often pronounced with careful vowel quality in the first syllable. the term appears in scientific contexts, with precise articulation crucial for clear communication in spectroscopy, chemistry labs, and pharmacology.
iodide is a chemical ion of iodine, typically as I−, used in medicine, chemistry, and nutrition. in pronunciation terms, the word ends with a stressed -ide suffix and is often pronounced with careful vowel quality in the first syllable. the term appears in scientific contexts, with precise articulation crucial for clear communication in spectroscopy, chemistry labs, and pharmacology.
"The iodide ion plays a key role in many redox reactions."
"She prepared a solution containing potassium iodide for the experiment."
"The doctor noted a deficiency and prescribed iodide supplements."
Pronounce it as /ˈaɪ.oʊˌdaɪd/ in US English or /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪd/ in UK English. The first syllable carries the primary stress, with a long /aɪ/ vowel. The middle segment is a reduced or short /o/ or schwa depending on accent, followed by /daɪd/ as a clear /d/ plus /aɪ/ then /d/. Keep the final diphthong tight and the /d/ consonant crisp. Audio reference: consult standard dictionaries or pronunciation platforms for native speaker models.
Common errors include flattening the first diphthong to a pure /ɪ/ or /iː/, and misplacing the stress by saying /ˌaɪ.oʊˈdaɪd/ or /ˈiː.oʊˈdaɪd/. Correct corrections: keep the primary stress on the first syllable /ˈaɪ/; ensure the middle vowel is a light /oʊ/ or schwa-like /ə/ depending on accent; end with a crisp /daɪd/ with clear /d/ sound. Record and compare to a dictionary audio to align rhythm.
US typically /ˈaɪ.oʊˌdaɪd/ with a distinct /oʊ/ and a final /daɪd/. UK often /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪd/ with a reduced middle vowel and less separation between syllables; Australians may exhibit a more centralized middle vowel and a slightly more even syllable length. Across all, the final /daɪd/ remains, but rhoticity and vowel reduction influence the middle vowel quality.
Because it combines a stressed diphthong in the first syllable, a mid-middle vowel that can reduce (o or ə), and a final voiced cluster /daɪd/ where the /d/ is aspirated differently across accents. The sequence /ai-oy-dai-d/ requires precise mouth positioning: an initial open jaw for /aɪ/, a rounded transition into /oʊ/ or /ə/, then a clear /d/ with the following /aɪ/ glide. These transitions are subtle and easy to misalign in fast speech.
Yes. The primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈaɪ.oʊˌdaɪd/ or /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪd/. The second syllable contains a secondary or weaker stress depending on dialect, but the strong pulse remains on the first syllable. Practicing the rhythm by tapping the syllables helps maintain the correct stress pattern in science contexts.
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The word iodide derives from the element iodine (from French iodure, via Latin iodum from Greek ioeidion) plus the suffix -ide to denote a negative ion or a chemical compound containing the ion. The root iodine itself traces to the Greek ioeidēs meaning violet or purple, reflecting the color of iodine crystals. The -ide ending was established in early chemical nomenclature to indicate monoatomic or simple binary ions and salts, as in chloride, sulfide, and iodide. The first known usage of iodide in English dates to the late 19th century as quantitative analysis and salt chemistry matured; scientists used iodide in iodometric titrations and in nutritional fortification discussions. Over time, iodide became standard in inorganic chemistry, with specific wording adjusted for salts (potassium iodide, sodium iodide) and for biological contexts (iodide intake, iodide ions in plasma). The term’s semantic scope expanded from a simple ion description to include compound classes and analytical reagents, maintaining a consistent pronunciation across science literature.
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