How to pronounce ethyl
Say it like ETH-ul. Ethyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethyl 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ethyl
American and British speakers say ethyl in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθəl/ in the US and /ˈɛθaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-eyel.
What does ethyl mean?
- The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₂H₅, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Where does ethyl come from?
From German Ethyl, from Ether + -yl.
Words that rhyme with ethyl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ethyl.
Questions about saying ethyl
How do you pronounce ethyl?
Say ETH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛθaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethyl?
Ethyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say ethyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθəl/ and the British form is /ˈɛθaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.