How to pronounce methanethiol
Say it like meth-ayn-THY-ahl. Methanethiol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY).
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- meth
- ayn
- THY
- ahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methanethiol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- aynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of methanethiol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meth-ayn-THY-ol.
What does methanethiol mean?
- A colorless gas, a thiol with a smell like rotten cabbage, found naturally in plants and animals.
Where does methanethiol come from?
From methane + thiol.
Words that rhyme with methanethiol
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Questions about saying methanethiol
How do you pronounce methanethiol?
Say meth-ayn-THY-ahl. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθeɪnˈθaɪɑl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛθeɪnˈθaɪɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methanethiol?
Methanethiol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY). Broken into parts: meth · ayn · THY · ahl.
Is methanethiol 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 /ˌmɛθeɪnˈθaɪɒl/ (meth-ayn-THY-ol).