How to pronounce dicarboxylyl
Say it like dy-kar-BOK-sih-lil. Dicarboxylyl has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOK).
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- dy
- kar
- BOK
- sih
- lil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicarboxylyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dicarboxylyl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-kah-BOK-sih-lil.
What does dicarboxylyl mean?
- A bivalent radical derived from a dicarboxylic acid by removing the hydroxyl groups from both carboxyl groups.
Where does dicarboxylyl come from?
From di- + carboxyl + -yl.
Questions about saying dicarboxylyl
How do you pronounce dicarboxylyl?
Say dy-kar-BOK-sih-lil. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪkɑrˈbɑksɪlɪl/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪkɑːˈbɒksɪlɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicarboxylyl?
Dicarboxylyl has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOK). Broken into parts: dy · kar · BOK · sih · lil.
Is dicarboxylyl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdaɪkɑːˈbɒksɪlɪl/ (dy-kah-BOK-sih-lil).