How to pronounce pyrrole
Say it like PIR-ohl. Pyrrole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR).
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US American/ˈpɪroʊl/PIR-ohl
UK British/ˈpɪrəʊl/PIR-ohl
- PIR
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrrole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrrole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIR-ohl.
What does pyrrole mean?
noun
- Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms and a nitrogen atom; especially the simplest one, C₄H₅N.
Questions about saying pyrrole
How do you pronounce pyrrole?
Say PIR-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪroʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrrole?
Pyrrole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR). Broken into parts: PIR · ohl.
Is pyrrole 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 /ˈpɪrəʊl/ (PIR-ohl).