How to pronounce benzoyl
Say it like BEN-zoh-il. Benzoyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- zoh
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzoyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of benzoyl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEN-zoh-il.
What does benzoyl mean?
- A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C₆H₅CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group.
Where does benzoyl come from?
From benzoic + -yl.
Questions about saying benzoyl
How do you pronounce benzoyl?
Say BEN-zoh-il. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzoʊɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzəʊɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzoyl?
Benzoyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zoh · il.
Is benzoyl 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 /ˈbɛnzəʊɪl/ (BEN-zoh-il).