How to pronounce chlorophenol
Say it like klor-uh-FEE-nol. Chlorophenol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEE).
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- klor
- uh
- FEE
- nol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorophenol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chlorophenol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: klaw-ruh-FEE-nol.
What does chlorophenol mean?
- Any of several chlorinated derivatives of phenol, some of which are used as antiseptics or disinfectants
Where does chlorophenol come from?
From chloro- + phenol.
Questions about saying chlorophenol
How do you pronounce chlorophenol?
Say klor-uh-FEE-nol. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɔrəˈfinɑl/. In British English it is /ˌklɔːrəˈfiːnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorophenol?
Chlorophenol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEE). Broken into parts: klor · uh · FEE · nol.
Is chlorophenol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌklɔːrəˈfiːnɒl/ (klaw-ruh-FEE-nol).