As Mark Twain is attributed to saying “…that he must have little genius who can’t spell a word in more than one way.” Permabond manufactures cyanoacrylates and as a supplier, over the years, I have had the pleasure of speaking with many creative spellers. Although the dictionary demands the proper spelling is cyanoacrylate, as it happens – I don’t even notice the spelling anymore. The point is, if it is close enough, we know what you need. From cyanacrylate to cyanocrilate and cyanocrylate two word versions such as cyano acrylate and cyana ocrylate. I’m sure, I’ve even seen a three word version. So if you are writing, never fear. We’ve seen it all. We won’t correct your spelling – we’ll simply applaud your creative genius and get you the product you need.
As much trepidation as there is about spelling cyanoacrylate – there is ten-fold for saying the word. Even when you know the pronunciation, it tends to trip you up. One caller tried all of the above pronunciations and then, in complete frustration, said – “I am calling about the sticky stuff you sent me.” A brilliant man with a great sense of humour!
But if you prefer to conform it is pronounced (sahy-uh-noh-ak-ruh-leyt.) However, at Permabond, we welcome your own version of the word.
Cyanoacrylate, cyanacrylate, cyanocrilate, cyanoacrylate, cyano acrylate, or cyana ocrylate… as far as we’re concerned – it is a tongue twister. Truth be told, in the industry, we rarely say the word – we shorten it a say the letter C and the letter A (pronounced See A).
