How to pronounce acetylenediol
Say it like uh-set-uh-leen-DY-awl. Acetylenediol has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (DY).
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- uh
- set
- uh
- leen
- DY
- awl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetylenediol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- awlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of acetylenediol
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-set-uh-leen-DY-awl.
What does acetylenediol mean?
- The diol of acetylene.
Where does acetylenediol come from?
From acetylene + diol.
Words that rhyme with acetylenediol
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Questions about saying acetylenediol
How do you pronounce acetylenediol?
Say uh-set-uh-leen-DY-awl. The American pronunciation is /əˌsɛtəlinˈdaɪɔl/. In British English it is /əˌsɛtəlinˈdaɪɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetylenediol?
Acetylenediol has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (DY). Broken into parts: uh · set · uh · leen · DY · awl.
Is acetylenediol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˌsɛtəlinˈdaɪɔːl/ (uh-set-uh-leen-DY-awl).