How to pronounce inositol
Say it like ih-NOH-suh-tol. Inositol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- ih
- NOH
- suh
- tol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inositol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of inositol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-NOH-sih-tol.
What does inositol mean?
- A simple carbocyclic sugar (hexahydroxycyclohexane; chemical formula: C₆H₁₂O₆) which occurs in animal and plant tissue. Once treated as part of the vitamin B complex, but is not a vitamin as it can be synthesized by the body.
Questions about saying inositol
How do you pronounce inositol?
Say ih-NOH-suh-tol. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnoʊsəˌtɑl/. In British English it is /aɪˈnəʊsɪtɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inositol?
Inositol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: ih · NOH · suh · tol.
Is inositol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /aɪˈnəʊsɪtɒl/ (eye-NOH-sih-tol).