How to pronounce aldol
Say it like AL-dahl. Aldol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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US American/ˈældɑl/AL-dahl
UK British/ˈældɒl/AL-dol
- AL
- dahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aldol 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.
- dahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aldol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AL-dol.
What does aldol mean?
noun
- Any aldehyde or ketone having a hydroxy group in the beta-position
Where does aldol come from?
From aldehyde + -ol (“alcohol”).
Questions about saying aldol
How do you pronounce aldol?
Say AL-dahl. The American pronunciation is /ˈældɑl/. In British English it is /ˈældɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aldol?
Aldol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · dahl.
Is aldol 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 /ˈældɒl/ (AL-dol).