How to pronounce amyl
Say it like AM-il. Amyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce amyl. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AM
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amyl 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.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amyl
American and British speakers say amyl in essentially the same way: /ˈæmɪl/ in the US and /ˈæmɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-il.
What does amyl mean?
- Synonym of pentyl.
- Of or pertaining to starch
Questions about saying amyl
How do you pronounce amyl?
Say AM-il. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɪl/. In British English it is /ˈæmɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amyl?
Amyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · il.
Do Americans and Brits say amyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmɪl/ and the British form is /ˈæmɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.