How to pronounce diol
Say it like DY-ol. Diol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪɑl/DY-ol
UK British/ˈdaɪɒl/DY-ol
- DY
- ol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of diol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DY-ol.
What does diol mean?
noun
- any organic compound having two hydroxy functional groups
Where does diol come from?
From di- + -ol.
Questions about saying diol
How do you pronounce diol?
Say DY-ol. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪɑl/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diol?
Diol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ol.
Is diol 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 /ˈdaɪɒl/ (DY-ol).