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phenolphthalein

Definition:

(nou) a laxative used in many preparations under various trade names; also used as an acid-base indicator in titrations involving weak acids and strong bases because it is brilliant red at high alkalinity and colorless below pH 8

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There is a passing mention of it in phenolphthalein.

Blue disappearing ink is not phenolphthalein but thymolphthalein.

Bromophenol blue is structurally related to phenolphthalein a popular indicator.

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Common mistakes of phenolphthalein pronunciation

Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "PHEN-olphthalein." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /fəˈnɒlfθeɪliːn/ (UK) and /fəˈnɑlfθeɪlɪn/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "nolph" part.
Vowel sounds: Some mispronounce "phenolphthalein" by using a short "a" sound in the second syllable, saying "phenol-THA-lin." The second syllable should have a long "a" sound: /ˈeɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "nolph" with a clear long "a."
Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "ph" as "f," resulting in "fenolphthalein." The "ph" should be pronounced as /f/, but the "th" must be voiced as /θ/. Tip: Focus on the "ph" and "th" sounds separately.
Syllable count: Some people mistakenly think "phenolphthalein" has fewer syllables, saying it as "phenolph-thalein." It actually has five syllables: /fəˈnɒlfθeɪliːn/ (UK) and /fəˈnɑlfθeɪlɪn/ (US). Tip: Break it down into five distinct parts: "phe-nol-pha-le-in."
Ending sound: A frequent error is pronouncing the last syllable as "leen," leading to "phenolphthal-een." The correct ending is /liːn/ in UK and /lɪn/ in US. Tip: Practice the final syllable to ensure clarity in pronunciation.

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How do you pronounce "phenolphthalein" correctly?

The correct pronunciation of "phenolphthalein" in IPA is /ˌfiː.nɒlfˈθeɪ.liːn/ for British English and /ˌfiː.nɑlfˈθeɪ.lin/ for American English. The primary stress is on the syllable "thei," while the secondary stress is on the first syllable "phe."

What are the syllables in "phenolphthalein"?

"Phenolphthalein" has five syllables: "phe-nol-pha-the-in." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the emphasis on the "thei" part.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "phenolphthalein"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often pronouncing it as "phenol-THAL-ein" instead of the correct "phe-NOL-pha-the-in." Additionally, some may struggle with the "phth" sound at the beginning, which requires practice to pronounce correctly.

Is there a casual or spoken variant of "phenolphthalein"?

In casual conversation, "phenolphthalein" is often pronounced more quickly, resulting in a slight reduction of the "phenol" part, which may sound like "fen-ol-thalein." However, it's important to maintain clarity, especially in academic or professional settings.