How to pronounce sterol
Say it like STER-ol. Sterol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STER).
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US American/ˈstɛrɑl/STER-ol
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- STER
- ol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sterol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does sterol mean?
noun
- Any steroid that contains a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring.“Sterols are found in all animal and plant tissue and play an important role in hormone chemistry.”
Where does sterol come from?
From 1913; back-formation from cholesterol.
Questions about saying sterol
How do you pronounce sterol?
Say STER-ol. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛrɑl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sterol?
Sterol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STER). Broken into parts: STER · ol.