How to pronounce enol
Say it like EE-nol. Enol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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US American/ˈinɑl/EE-nol
UK British/ˈiːnɒl/EE-nol
- EE
- nol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of enol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EE-nol.
What does enol mean?
noun
- An organic compound containing a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which is doubly bonded to another carbon atom.
Where does enol come from?
Clipping of alkenol.
Questions about saying enol
How do you pronounce enol?
Say EE-nol. The American pronunciation is /ˈinɑl/. In British English it is /ˈiːnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enol?
Enol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · nol.
Is enol 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 /ˈiːnɒl/ (EE-nol).