How to Pronounce "isomerism"
word
aɪˈsɑːmərɪzəm
eye-SAWR-muh-rih-zuhm
aɪˈsɒmərɪzəm
eye-SOM-uh-rih-zuhm
Definition
Isomerism is when two or more compounds have the same chemical formula but different structures or arrangements of atoms, giving them different properties.
IPA Transcription
American English
aɪˈsɑːmərɪzəm
British English
aɪˈsɒmərɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye-SAWR-muh-rih-zuhm
UK
eye-SOM-uh-rih-zuhm
Listen in Context
Isomerism explains why some chemicals have the same formula but act differently.
Glucose and fructose are examples of isomerism.
Students learn about isomerism in their chemistry classes.
You’ll run into isomerism a lot if you study organic chemistry.