How to Pronounce "methylene"
word
ˈmɛθɪˌɫin
METH-uh-leen
ˈmeθɪliːn
METH-ih-leen
Definition
Methylene is a chemical group made of one carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms, written as –CH2–, often found connecting two parts of a larger molecule.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛθɪˌɫin
British English
ˈmeθɪliːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
METH-uh-leen
UK
METH-ih-leen
Listen in Context
Methylene is often used in organic chemistry.
The compound contains a methylene group.
We learned the structure of methylene in class.
Can you show me where the methylene group is in this molecule?