How to pronounce anisole
Say it like AN-ih-sohl. Anisole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈænɪsoʊl/AN-ih-sohl
UK British/ˈænɪsəʊl/AN-ih-sohl
- AN
- ih
- sohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anisole 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anisole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-ih-sohl.
What does anisole mean?
noun
- The aromatic ether methoxybenzene; it is used in perfumery and in organic synthesis; any derivative of this compound
Questions about saying anisole
How do you pronounce anisole?
Say AN-ih-sohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈænɪsoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈænɪsəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anisole?
Anisole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ih · sohl.
Is anisole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈænɪsəʊl/ (AN-ih-sohl).