How to pronounce alkyl
Say it like AL-kyle. Alkyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkyl 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.
- kyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alkyl
American and British speakers say alkyl in essentially the same way: /ˈælkaɪl/ in the US and /ˈælkaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kyle.
What does alkyl mean?
- Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.
Where does alkyl come from?
From alc(ohol) + -yl.
Questions about saying alkyl
How do you pronounce alkyl?
Say AL-kyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈælkaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkyl?
Alkyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kyle.
Do Americans and Brits say alkyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈælkaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.