How to pronounce ethanoyl
Say it like ETH-uh-noyl. Ethanoyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- uh
- noyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethanoyl 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.
- noylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of ethanoyl
American and British speakers say ethanoyl in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθənɔɪl/ in the US and /ˈɛθənɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-uh-noyl.
What does ethanoyl mean?
- acetyl
Where does ethanoyl come from?
From ethane + -oyl.
Questions about saying ethanoyl
How do you pronounce ethanoyl?
Say ETH-uh-noyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθənɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɛθənɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethanoyl?
Ethanoyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · uh · noyl.
Do Americans and Brits say ethanoyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθənɔɪl/ and the British form is /ˈɛθənɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.