How to pronounce methanol
Say it like METH-uh-nahl. Methanol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH).
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- METH
- uh
- nahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methanol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nahlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of methanol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: METH-uh-nol.
What does methanol mean?
- The simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH; a colorless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent, antifreeze, in the chemical industry, and in the preparation of methylated spirit.
Questions about saying methanol
How do you pronounce methanol?
Say METH-uh-nahl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛθəˌnɑl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛθəˌnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methanol?
Methanol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH). Broken into parts: METH · uh · nahl.
Is methanol 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 /ˈmɛθəˌnɒl/ (METH-uh-nol).