How to Pronounce "hydrocarbon"
word
ˌhaɪdɹoʊˈkɑɹbən
hy-droh-KAR-buhn
hˈaɪdɹəkˌɑːbən
hy-druh-KAH-buhn
Definition
A chemical compound made only of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Hydrocarbons are found in fossil fuels like oil and natural gas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪdɹoʊˈkɑɹbən
British English
hˈaɪdɹəkˌɑːbən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-droh-KAR-buhn
UK
hy-druh-KAH-buhn
Listen in Context
Methane is a simple hydrocarbon found in natural gas.
Crude oil contains many types of hydrocarbon molecules.
Burning hydrocarbon fuels can cause air pollution.
Scientists study how hydrocarbons impact climate change.