How to pronounce luminol
Say it like LOO-mih-nol. Luminol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- mih
- nol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luminol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of luminol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: LYOO-mih-nol.
What does luminol mean?
- The compound 5-amino-2,3-dihydro-1,4-phthalazinedione, which exhibits blue chemiluminescence when mixed with an appropriate oxidizing agent.
- To test or subject a sample or an individual to a luminol agent in order to locate traces of blood.
Where does luminol come from?
First use appears in 1934 in a paper by E.
Questions about saying luminol
How do you pronounce luminol?
Say LOO-mih-nol. The American pronunciation is /ˈlumɪnɑl/. In British English it is /ˈljuːmɪnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luminol?
Luminol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · mih · nol.
Is luminol 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 /ˈljuːmɪnɒl/ (LYOO-mih-nol).