How to pronounce butyl
Say it like BYOO-tul. Butyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYOO).
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- BYOO
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Butyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of butyl
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BYOO-tul.
What does butyl mean?
- Any of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₄H₉, formally derived from butane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
- A synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of isobutylene.
Where does butyl come from?
From but- + -yl.
Words that rhyme with butyl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of butyl.
Questions about saying butyl
How do you pronounce butyl?
Say BYOO-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbjutəl/. In British English it is /ˈbjuːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in butyl?
Butyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYOO). Broken into parts: BYOO · tul.
Is butyl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbjuːtəl/ (BYOO-tul).