How to pronounce nirvanol
Say it like NEER-vuh-nawl. Nirvanol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nirvanol. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NEER
- vuh
- nawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nirvanol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of nirvanol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEER-vuh-nawl.
What does nirvanol mean?
- A derivative of hydantoin which is a metabolite of and contributes most of the pharmacological effects of mephenytoin.
Where does nirvanol come from?
From nirvana + -ol.
Questions about saying nirvanol
How do you pronounce nirvanol?
Say NEER-vuh-nawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪrvəˌnɔl/. In British English it is /ˈnɪəvəˌnɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nirvanol?
Nirvanol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEER). Broken into parts: NEER · vuh · nawl.
Is nirvanol 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 /ˈnɪəvəˌnɔːl/ (NEER-vuh-nawl).