How to pronounce ketol
Say it like KEE-tol. Ketol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkitɑl/KEE-tol
UK British/ˈkiːtɒl/KEE-tol
- KEE
- tol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ketol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ketol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KEE-tol.
What does ketol mean?
noun
- A hydroxyketone (e.g., an acyloin).
Where does ketol come from?
Blend of ketone + indol.
Questions about saying ketol
How do you pronounce ketol?
Say KEE-tol. The American pronunciation is /ˈkitɑl/. In British English it is /ˈkiːtɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ketol?
Ketol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · tol.
Is ketol 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 /ˈkiːtɒl/ (KEE-tol).