How to pronounce phenyl
Say it like FEN-ul. Phenyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay 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 phenyl
American and British speakers say phenyl in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛnəl/ in the US and /ˈfiːnaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-nyle.
What does phenyl mean?
- A univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₆H₅ (benzene minus one hydrogen atom), and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
Words that rhyme with phenyl
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Words that sound like phenyl
Questions about saying phenyl
How do you pronounce phenyl?
Say FEN-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnəl/. In British English it is /ˈfiːnaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenyl?
Phenyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say phenyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛnəl/ and the British form is /ˈfiːnaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as phenyl?
Phenyl sounds the same as fennel, phenol in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.