How to pronounce etynodiol
Say it like et-ih-noh-DY-awl. Etynodiol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DY).
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- et
- ih
- noh
- DY
- awl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etynodiol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- etGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- awlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of etynodiol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: et-ih-noh-DY-awl.
What does etynodiol mean?
- A synthetic progestogen C₂₀H₂₈O₂ used especially in birth control pills usually in combination with an estrogen.
Where does etynodiol come from?
From ethyn(yl) + -o- + diol.
Words that rhyme with etynodiol
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Questions about saying etynodiol
How do you pronounce etynodiol?
Say et-ih-noh-DY-awl. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛtɪnoʊˈdaɪˌɔl/. In British English it is /ˌɛtɪnəʊˈdaɪˌɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etynodiol?
Etynodiol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DY). Broken into parts: et · ih · noh · DY · awl.
Is etynodiol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɛtɪnəʊˈdaɪˌɔːl/ (et-ih-noh-DY-awl).