How to pronounce sorbitol
Say it like SOR-bih-tawl. Sorbitol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- bih
- tawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorbitol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sorbitol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-bih-tol.
What does sorbitol mean?
- A faintly sweet alcohol C₆H₁₄O₆ that occurs in some fruits, is made synthetically, and is used especially as a humectant and softener and in making ascorbic acid.
Where does sorbitol come from?
From earlier sorbite (from sorb + -ite) + -ol.
Questions about saying sorbitol
How do you pronounce sorbitol?
Say SOR-bih-tawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrbɪˌtɔl/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːbɪtɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorbitol?
Sorbitol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · bih · tawl.
Is sorbitol 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 /ˈsɔːbɪtɒl/ (SAW-bih-tol).