How to pronounce indole
Say it like IN-dohl. Indole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪndoʊl/IN-dohl
UK British/ˈɪndəʊl/IN-dohl
- IN
- dohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of indole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-dohl.
What does indole mean?
noun
- An organic compound, C₈H₇N, found in coal tar, and produced in the gut by the bacterial decomposition of tryptophan; it is an aromatic bicyclic heterocycle having a benzene ring fused with a pyrrole ring; indole and its derivatives occur widely in nature and have many industrial applications.
- Any of the derivatives of indole.
Where does indole come from?
From indigo + Latin oleum (“oil”); see -ole.
Questions about saying indole
How do you pronounce indole?
Say IN-dohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈɪndəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indole?
Indole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dohl.
Is indole 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 /ˈɪndəʊl/ (IN-dohl).