How to pronounce catechol
Say it like KAT-uh-kawl. Catechol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- kawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catechol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of catechol
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ih-chol.
What does catechol mean?
- The biologically important diphenol ortho-dihydroxy benzene; isomeric with hydroquinone and resorcinol.
Where does catechol come from?
From catech(u) + -ol.
Questions about saying catechol
How do you pronounce catechol?
Say KAT-uh-kawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌkɔl/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪtʃɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catechol?
Catechol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · kawl.
Is catechol 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 /ˈkætɪtʃɒl/ (KAT-ih-chol).