How to pronounce diethyl
Say it like dy-ETH-il. Diethyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ETH).
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- dy
- ETH
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diethyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diethyl
American and British speakers say diethyl in essentially the same way: /daɪˈɛθɪl/ in the US and /daɪˈɛθɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-ETH-il.
What does diethyl mean?
- Two ethyl groups attached to the same molecule.
Where does diethyl come from?
From di- + ethyl.
Questions about saying diethyl
How do you pronounce diethyl?
Say dy-ETH-il. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈɛθɪl/. In British English it is /daɪˈɛθɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diethyl?
Diethyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ETH). Broken into parts: dy · ETH · il.
Do Americans and Brits say diethyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈɛθɪl/ and the British form is /daɪˈɛθɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.