How to pronounce acetal
Say it like AS-ih-tal. Acetal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæsɪˌtæl/AS-ih-tal
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- AS
- ih
- tal
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- talGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does acetal mean?
noun
- Any diether of a geminal diol, R₂C(OR')₂ (where R' is not H).
Where does acetal come from?
From acet(ic) + al(cohol).
Questions about saying acetal
How do you pronounce acetal?
Say AS-ih-tal. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsɪˌtæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetal?
Acetal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · ih · tal.