How to pronounce axerophthol
Say it like ak-suh-ROF-thol. Axerophthol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROF).
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- ak
- suh
- ROF
- thol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axerophthol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tholKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of axerophthol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-suh-ROF-thol.
What does axerophthol mean?
- Vitamin A
Questions about saying axerophthol
How do you pronounce axerophthol?
Say ak-suh-ROF-thol. The American pronunciation is /ˌæksəˈrɑfθɑl/. In British English it is /ˌæksəˈrɒfθɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axerophthol?
Axerophthol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROF). Broken into parts: ak · suh · ROF · thol.
Is axerophthol 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 /ˌæksəˈrɒfθɒl/ (ak-suh-ROF-thol).