How to pronounce dimethyl
Say it like dy-METH-ul. Dimethyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH).
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- dy
- METH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimethyl 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.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dimethyl
American and British speakers say dimethyl in essentially the same way: /daɪˈmɛθəl/ in the US and /daɪˈmiːθɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-MEE-thil.
What does dimethyl mean?
- Two methyl groups in a molecule.
Where does dimethyl come from?
From di- + methyl.
Words that rhyme with dimethyl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dimethyl.
Questions about saying dimethyl
How do you pronounce dimethyl?
Say dy-METH-ul. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈmɛθəl/. In British English it is /daɪˈmiːθɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimethyl?
Dimethyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH). Broken into parts: dy · METH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say dimethyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈmɛθəl/ and the British form is /daɪˈmiːθɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.