How to pronounce resorcinol
Say it like ruh-ZOR-sih-nol. Resorcinol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR).
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- ruh
- ZOR
- sih
- nol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resorcinol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of resorcinol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ruh-ZAW-sih-nol.
What does resorcinol mean?
- The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.
Where does resorcinol come from?
From resin + orcinol.
Questions about saying resorcinol
How do you pronounce resorcinol?
Say ruh-ZOR-sih-nol. The American pronunciation is /rəˈzɔrsɪnɑl/. In British English it is /rəˈzɔːsɪnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resorcinol?
Resorcinol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR). Broken into parts: ruh · ZOR · sih · nol.
Is resorcinol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rəˈzɔːsɪnɒl/ (ruh-ZAW-sih-nol).