How to pronounce carbonyl
Say it like KAR-buh-nil. Carbonyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- buh
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbonyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carbonyl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-buh-nil.
What does carbonyl mean?
- A divalent functional group, (-CO-), characteristic of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amides, carboxylic acid anhydrides, carbonyl halides, esters and others.
- Any compound of a metal with carbon monoxide, such as nickel carbonyl, Ni(CO)₄.
Where does carbonyl come from?
From carbon + -yl.
Questions about saying carbonyl
How do you pronounce carbonyl?
Say KAR-buh-nil. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbənɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbənɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbonyl?
Carbonyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · buh · nil.
Is carbonyl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːbənɪl/ (KAH-buh-nil).