How to pronounce metolachlor
Say it like muh-TOH-luh-kler. Metolachlor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce metolachlor. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- muh
- TOH
- luh
- kler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metolachlor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- klerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of metolachlor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-TOH-luh-kluh.
What does metolachlor mean?
- An aniline derivative and chloroacetanilide herbicide, highly effective against grasses.
Questions about saying metolachlor
How do you pronounce metolachlor?
Say muh-TOH-luh-kler. The American pronunciation is /məˈtoʊləklɚ/. In British English it is /məˈtəʊləklə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metolachlor?
Metolachlor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: muh · TOH · luh · kler.
Is metolachlor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈtəʊləklə/ (muh-TOH-luh-kluh).