How to pronounce methanoyl
Say it like METH-uh-noyl. Methanoyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH).
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- METH
- uh
- noyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methanoyl 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.
- noylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of methanoyl
American and British speakers say methanoyl in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛθənɔɪl/ in the US and /ˈmɛθənɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: METH-uh-noyl.
What does methanoyl mean?
- formyl
Where does methanoyl come from?
From methane + -oyl.
Questions about saying methanoyl
How do you pronounce methanoyl?
Say METH-uh-noyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛθənɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛθənɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methanoyl?
Methanoyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH). Broken into parts: METH · uh · noyl.
Do Americans and Brits say methanoyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛθənɔɪl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛθənɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.