How to pronounce bisphenol
Say it like bis-FEE-nol. Bisphenol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- bis
- FEE
- nol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bisphenol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bisphenol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bis-FEE-nol.
What does bisphenol mean?
- Any of a class of organic compounds, derived from methylenediphenol, CH₂(C₆H₄OH)₂, formed by the condensation of a phenol with an aldehyde or ketone.
Where does bisphenol come from?
From bis- + phenol.
Questions about saying bisphenol
How do you pronounce bisphenol?
Say bis-FEE-nol. The American pronunciation is /bɪsˈfinɑl/. In British English it is /bɪsˈfiːnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bisphenol?
Bisphenol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: bis · FEE · nol.
Is bisphenol 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 /bɪsˈfiːnɒl/ (bis-FEE-nol).