How to pronounce polyol
Say it like POL-ih-ol. Polyol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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US American/ˈpɑlɪɑl/POL-ih-ol
UK British/ˈpɒlɪɒl/POL-ih-ol
- POL
- ih
- ol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of polyol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-ol.
What does polyol mean?
noun
- Any organic compound having multiple hydroxyl functional groups, such as polyhydric alcohols.
Where does polyol come from?
From poly- + -ol.
Questions about saying polyol
How do you pronounce polyol?
Say POL-ih-ol. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪɑl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyol?
Polyol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · ol.
Is polyol 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 /ˈpɒlɪɒl/ (POL-ih-ol).