How to pronounce achiral
Say it like ay-KY-rul. Achiral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY).
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- ay
- KY
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achiral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of achiral
American and British speakers say achiral in essentially the same way: /eɪˈkaɪrəl/ in the US and /eɪˈkaɪrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-KY-rul.
What does achiral mean?
- Superimposable on its mirror image; amphichiral.
Where does achiral come from?
From a- + chiral.
Words that rhyme with achiral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of achiral.
Questions about saying achiral
How do you pronounce achiral?
Say ay-KY-rul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈkaɪrəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈkaɪrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achiral?
Achiral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY). Broken into parts: ay · KY · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say achiral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈkaɪrəl/ and the British form is /eɪˈkaɪrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.