How to pronounce acyl
Say it like AS-il. Acyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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- AS
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acyl 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.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acyl
American and British speakers say acyl in essentially the same way: /ˈæsɪl/ in the US and /ˈæsɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AS-il.
What does acyl mean?
- Any of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid.
Where does acyl come from?
Ultimately from Latin ac(eō) + -yl.
Questions about saying acyl
How do you pronounce acyl?
Say AS-il. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsɪl/. In British English it is /ˈæsɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acyl?
Acyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · il.
Do Americans and Brits say acyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæsɪl/ and the British form is /ˈæsɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.