How to pronounce allyl
Say it like AL-eyel. Allyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- eyel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allyl 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.
- eyelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of allyl
American and British speakers say allyl in essentially the same way: /ˈælaɪl/ in the US and /ˈælaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-eyel.
What does allyl mean?
- The univalent radical, CH₂=CH-CH₂-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.
Where does allyl come from?
From Latin allium (“garlic”) + English -yl.
Questions about saying allyl
How do you pronounce allyl?
Say AL-eyel. The American pronunciation is /ˈælaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈælaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allyl?
Allyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · eyel.
Do Americans and Brits say allyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈælaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.