How to pronounce nitroxylene
Say it like ny-troh-ZY-leen. Nitroxylene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZY).
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- ny
- troh
- ZY
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitroxylene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nitroxylene
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ny-troh-ZY-leen.
What does nitroxylene mean?
- Any nitro derivative of xylene
Where does nitroxylene come from?
From nitro- + xylene.
Questions about saying nitroxylene
How do you pronounce nitroxylene?
Say ny-troh-ZY-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˌnaɪtroʊˈzaɪlin/. In British English it is /ˌnaɪtrəʊˈzaɪlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitroxylene?
Nitroxylene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZY). Broken into parts: ny · troh · ZY · leen.
Is nitroxylene pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌnaɪtrəʊˈzaɪlin/ (ny-troh-ZY-leen).