How to pronounce resveratrol
Say it like res-VUR-ruh-trawl. Resveratrol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- res
- VUR
- ruh
- trawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resveratrol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- resKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of resveratrol
American and British speakers say resveratrol in essentially the same way: /rɛsˈvɜrətrɔl/ in the US and /rɛsˈvɜrətrɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: res-VUR-ruh-trawl.
What does resveratrol mean?
- A phenolic substance, 3,5,4'-trihydroxystilbene, a stilbenoid and phytoalexin, that is found in some fruits and nuts, and in red wine, and is reputed to have some beneficial properties for humans.
Questions about saying resveratrol
How do you pronounce resveratrol?
Say res-VUR-ruh-trawl. The American pronunciation is /rɛsˈvɜrətrɔl/. In British English it is /rɛsˈvɜrətrɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resveratrol?
Resveratrol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: res · VUR · ruh · trawl.
Do Americans and Brits say resveratrol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛsˈvɜrətrɔl/ and the British form is /rɛsˈvɜrətrɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.