How to pronounce amatol
Say it like AM-uh-tahl. Amatol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- tahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amatol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tahlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of amatol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AM-uh-tol.
What does amatol mean?
- A high explosive consisting of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and trinitrotoluene.
Where does amatol come from?
Blend of ammonia + toluol.
Questions about saying amatol
How do you pronounce amatol?
Say AM-uh-tahl. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməˌtɑl/. In British English it is /ˈæməˌtɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amatol?
Amatol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · tahl.
Is amatol 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 /ˈæməˌtɒl/ (AM-uh-tol).