How to pronounce maltitol
Say it like MAWL-tuh-tol. Maltitol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL).
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- MAWL
- tuh
- tol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maltitol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep 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 maltitol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAWL-tuh-tol.
What does maltitol mean?
- A disaccharide polyol used as a sugar substitute, produced through the hydrogenation of maltose.
Where does maltitol come from?
From malt + -itol.
Questions about saying maltitol
How do you pronounce maltitol?
Say MAWL-tuh-tol. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔltəˌtɑl/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːltəˌtɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maltitol?
Maltitol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL). Broken into parts: MAWL · tuh · tol.
Is maltitol 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 /ˈmɔːltəˌtɒl/ (MAWL-tuh-tol).