How to pronounce imidazole
Say it like im-ih-DAZ-ohl. Imidazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAZ).
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- im
- ih
- DAZ
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imidazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of imidazole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-ih-DAZ-ohl.
What does imidazole mean?
- A heterocyclic organic compound containing two nitrogen atoms separated by a carbon atom in a five-membered ring, called 1,3-diazole in IUPAC nomenclature.
- A group of compounds containing that structure.
Where does imidazole come from?
From imide + azole.
Questions about saying imidazole
How do you pronounce imidazole?
Say im-ih-DAZ-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmɪˈdæˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /ˌɪmɪˈdæˌzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imidazole?
Imidazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAZ). Broken into parts: im · ih · DAZ · ohl.
Is imidazole 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 /ˌɪmɪˈdæˌzəʊl/ (im-ih-DAZ-ohl).