How to pronounce propyl
Say it like PROH-pul. Propyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propyl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-pul.
What does propyl mean?
- Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₃H₇, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Words that rhyme with propyl
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Questions about saying propyl
How do you pronounce propyl?
Say PROH-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊpəl/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propyl?
Propyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · pul.
Is propyl 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 /ˈprəʊpəl/ (PROH-pul).