How to pronounce ethanol
Say it like ETH-uh-nawl. Ethanol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- uh
- nawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethanol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ethanol
American and British speakers say ethanol in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθəˌnɔl/ in the US and /ˈɛθənɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-uh-nol.
What does ethanol mean?
- A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH₃-CH₂-OH.
- Specifically, this form of alcohol as a fuel.
Where does ethanol come from?
Contracted from ethyl + alcohol.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying ethanol
How do you pronounce ethanol?
Say ETH-uh-nawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθəˌnɔl/. In British English it is /ˈɛθənɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethanol?
Ethanol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · uh · nawl.
Do Americans and Brits say ethanol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθəˌnɔl/ and the British form is /ˈɛθənɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.