How to pronounce methyl
Say it like METH-ul. Methyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH).
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- METH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methyl 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of methyl
American and British speakers say methyl in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛθəl/ in the US and /ˈmɛθaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: METH-eyel.
What does methyl mean?
- The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.
Words that rhyme with methyl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of methyl.
Questions about saying methyl
How do you pronounce methyl?
Say METH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛθəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛθaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methyl?
Methyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH). Broken into parts: METH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say methyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛθəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛθaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.