How to pronounce acetyl
Say it like AS-uh-til. Acetyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæsətɪl/AS-uh-til
UK British/əˈsiːtaɪl/uh-SEE-tyle
- AS
- uh
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetyl 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acetyl
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SEE-tyle.
What does acetyl mean?
noun
- The univalent radical CH₃CO- derived from acetic acid.
Questions about saying acetyl
How do you pronounce acetyl?
Say AS-uh-til. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsətɪl/. In British English it is /əˈsiːtaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetyl?
Acetyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · uh · til.
Is acetyl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈsiːtaɪl/ (uh-SEE-tyle).