How to pronounce cyclohexyl
Say it like sy-kloh-HEK-sil. Cyclohexyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cyclohexyl. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- sy
- kloh
- HEK
- sil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclohexyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- silKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclohexyl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-kloh-HEK-sil.
What does cyclohexyl mean?
- The univalent radical derived from cyclohexane by the formal removal of a hydrogen atom.
Where does cyclohexyl come from?
From cyclo- + hexyl.
Questions about saying cyclohexyl
How do you pronounce cyclohexyl?
Say sy-kloh-HEK-sil. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛksɪl/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkləʊˈhɛksɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclohexyl?
Cyclohexyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEK). Broken into parts: sy · kloh · HEK · sil.
Is cyclohexyl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsaɪkləʊˈhɛksɪl/ (sy-kloh-HEK-sil).