How to pronounce cresol
Say it like KREE-sol. Cresol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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US American/ˈkrisɑl/KREE-sol
UK British/ˈkriːsɒl/KREE-sol
- KREE
- sol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cresol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- solKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cresol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KREE-sol.
What does cresol mean?
noun
- Any of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol.
Where does cresol come from?
From creosote + -ol.
Questions about saying cresol
How do you pronounce cresol?
Say KREE-sol. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrisɑl/. In British English it is /ˈkriːsɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cresol?
Cresol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · sol.
Is cresol 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 /ˈkriːsɒl/ (KREE-sol).