How to pronounce ethchlorvynol
Say it like eth-klor-VY-nol. Ethchlorvynol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- eth
- klor
- VY
- nol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethchlorvynol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ethGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- klorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ethchlorvynol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eth-klaw-VY-nol.
What does ethchlorvynol mean?
- A sedative and hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia.
Questions about saying ethchlorvynol
How do you pronounce ethchlorvynol?
Say eth-klor-VY-nol. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛθklɔrˈvaɪnɑl/. In British English it is /ˌɛθklɔːˈvaɪnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethchlorvynol?
Ethchlorvynol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: eth · klor · VY · nol.
Is ethchlorvynol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɛθklɔːˈvaɪnɒl/ (eth-klaw-VY-nol).