How to pronounce muscimol
Say it like MUHS-kih-mol. Muscimol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- kih
- mol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muscimol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- molKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of muscimol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MUHS-kih-mol.
What does muscimol mean?
- A hallucinogenic alkaloid present in the fly agaric and other related fungi; 3-hydroxy-5-aminomethylisoxazole.
Where does muscimol come from?
From German Muscimol, from Latin musc(arius) (in Amanita muscaria) + im(ine) + -ol.
Questions about saying muscimol
How do you pronounce muscimol?
Say MUHS-kih-mol. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌskɪmɑl/. In British English it is /ˈmʌskɪmɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muscimol?
Muscimol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · kih · mol.
Is muscimol 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 /ˈmʌskɪmɒl/ (MUHS-kih-mol).