How to pronounce glycerol
Say it like GLIS-uh-rawl. Glycerol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS).
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- GLIS
- uh
- rawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glycerol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of glycerol
American and British speakers say glycerol in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɪsərɔl/ in the US and /ˈɡlɪsərɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLIS-uh-rol.
What does glycerol mean?
- 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol
- A syrupy sweet liquid obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of soap from animal or vegetable oils and fats; it is used as an antifreeze, a plasticizer, and a food sweetener and in the manufacture of dynamite, cosmetics etc.
Where does glycerol come from?
From glycerine + -ol.
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Questions about saying glycerol
How do you pronounce glycerol?
Say GLIS-uh-rawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪsərɔl/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪsərɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glycerol?
Glycerol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS). Broken into parts: GLIS · uh · rawl.
Do Americans and Brits say glycerol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɪsərɔl/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɪsərɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.