How to pronounce chiral
Say it like KY-rul. Chiral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chiral
American and British speakers say chiral in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪrəl/ in the US and /ˈkaɪrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-rul.
What does chiral mean?
- that exhibits chirality; as in the left-handed and right-handed versions of a helix, or a molecule with L- and D- stereoisomers.
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Words that rhyme with chiral
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Questions about saying chiral
How do you pronounce chiral?
Say KY-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiral?
Chiral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say chiral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.