How to pronounce stilbestrol
Say it like stil-BES-trawl. Stilbestrol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BES).
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- stil
- BES
- trawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stilbestrol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of stilbestrol
American and British speakers say stilbestrol in essentially the same way: /stɪlˈbɛˌstrɔl/ in the US and /stɪlˈbɛˌstrɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: stil-BES-trawl.
What does stilbestrol mean?
- Synonym of diethylstilbestrol.
Where does stilbestrol come from?
Clipping of diethylstilbestrol.
Questions about saying stilbestrol
How do you pronounce stilbestrol?
Say stil-BES-trawl. The American pronunciation is /stɪlˈbɛˌstrɔl/. In British English it is /stɪlˈbɛˌstrɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stilbestrol?
Stilbestrol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BES). Broken into parts: stil · BES · trawl.
Do Americans and Brits say stilbestrol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɪlˈbɛˌstrɔl/ and the British form is /stɪlˈbɛˌstrɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.