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How to pronounce mesyl

Say it like MES-ul. Mesyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).

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US American/ˈmɛsəl/MES-ul
UK British/ˈmiːsaɪl/MEE-syle
  • MES
  • ul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mesyl pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of mesyl

American and British speakers say mesyl in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛsəl/ in the US and /ˈmiːsaɪl/ in the UK.

British respelling: MEE-syle.

What does mesyl mean?

noun
  1. The univalent radical CH₃SO₂– of methanesulfonic acid.

Where does mesyl come from?

Contraction of methylsulfonyl.

Words that rhyme with mesyl

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mesyl.

Questions about saying mesyl

How do you pronounce mesyl?

Say MES-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛsəl/. In British English it is /ˈmiːsaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mesyl?

Mesyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · ul.

Do Americans and Brits say mesyl the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛsəl/ and the British form is /ˈmiːsaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).