How to pronounce carboxyl
Say it like kar-BAHK-sil. Carboxyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHK).
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- kar
- BAHK
- sil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carboxyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- silKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carboxyl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kah-BOK-sil.
What does carboxyl mean?
- A univalent functional group consisting of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl functional group (-CO.OH); characteristic of carboxylic acids.
Where does carboxyl come from?
Blend of carbonyl + hydroxyl.
Questions about saying carboxyl
How do you pronounce carboxyl?
Say kar-BAHK-sil. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈbɑksɪl/. In British English it is /kɑːˈbɒksɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carboxyl?
Carboxyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHK). Broken into parts: kar · BAHK · sil.
Is carboxyl 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 /kɑːˈbɒksɪl/ (kah-BOK-sil).