How to pronounce formyl
Say it like FOR-mil. Formyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- mil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- milKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of formyl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-mil.
What does formyl mean?
- The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes
Where does formyl come from?
Formed from the root of Latin formīca (“ant”) + -yl
Questions about saying formyl
How do you pronounce formyl?
Say FOR-mil. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmɪl/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formyl?
Formyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · mil.
Is formyl 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 /ˈfɔːmɪl/ (FAW-mil).