How to pronounce aerosol
Say it like ER-uh-sol. Aerosol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- uh
- sol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerosol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- solGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aerosol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AIR-uh-sol.
What does aerosol mean?
- A mixture of fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium.“Examples of common aerosols are mist, fog, and smoke.”
- An aerosol can.
- The payload (e.g. insecticide, paint, oil, cosmetics) and propellant contained by an aerosol can.
- To spray with an aerosol.
Where does aerosol come from?
From aero- + sol (“solution”).
Words that rhyme with aerosol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aerosol.
Questions about saying aerosol
How do you pronounce aerosol?
Say ER-uh-sol. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrəˌsɑl/. In British English it is /ˈɛərəˌsɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerosol?
Aerosol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · uh · sol.
Is aerosol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɛərəˌsɒl/ (AIR-uh-sol).