How to Pronounce "formaldehyde"
word
fɝˈmæɫdəˌhaɪd/, /fɔɹˈmæɫdəˌhaɪd
fer-MAL-duh-hyde
fɔːmˈældɪhˌaɪd
faw-MAL-di-hyde
Definition
Formaldehyde is a strong-smelling, colorless chemical used in building materials and for preserving biological specimens. It can be harmful to health if inhaled or touched.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɝˈmæɫdəˌhaɪd/, /fɔɹˈmæɫdəˌhaɪd
British English
fɔːmˈældɪhˌaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fer-MAL-duh-hyde
UK
faw-MAL-di-hyde
Listen in Context
Formaldehyde is used to preserve biological specimens in laboratories.
Formaldehyde can cause irritation if you breathe it in.
Some furniture releases formaldehyde into the air.
Be careful, old carpets and paints might have formaldehyde in them.