How to pronounce aniline
Say it like AN-uh-leen. Aniline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aniline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay 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.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aniline
American and British speakers say aniline in essentially the same way: /ˈænəˌlin/ in the US and /ˈænəˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-leen.
What does aniline mean?
- The simplest aromatic amine, C₆H₅NH₂, synthesized by the reduction of nitrobenzene; it is a colorless oily basic poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Where does aniline come from?
Borrowed from German Anilin, coined by German chemist Carl Julius Fritzsche.
Questions about saying aniline
How do you pronounce aniline?
Say AN-uh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəˌlin/. In British English it is /ˈænəˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aniline?
Aniline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say aniline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəˌlin/ and the British form is /ˈænəˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.