How to pronounce benzyl
Say it like BEN-zil. Benzyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- zil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzyl 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.
- zilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of benzyl
American and British speakers say benzyl in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnzɪl/ in the US and /ˈbɛnzɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-zil.
What does benzyl mean?
- The univalent radical C₆H₅-CH₂- related to toluene and benzoic acid
Where does benzyl come from?
From benz- + -yl.
Questions about saying benzyl
How do you pronounce benzyl?
Say BEN-zil. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzyl?
Benzyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zil.
Do Americans and Brits say benzyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnzɪl/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnzɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.