How to pronounce alcohols
Say it like AL-kuh-holz. Alcohols has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kuh
- holz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcohols pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- holzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alcohols
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AL-kuh-holz.
What does alcohols mean?
- plural of alcohol How to pronounce alcohol
Questions about saying alcohols
How do you pronounce alcohols?
Say AL-kuh-holz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkəˌhɑlz/. In British English it is /ˈælkəˌhɒlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcohols?
Alcohols has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kuh · holz.
Is alcohols 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 /ˈælkəˌhɒlz/ (AL-kuh-holz).