How to pronounce taxol
Say it like TAK-sol. Taxol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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US American/ˈtækˌsɑl/TAK-sol
UK British/ˈtækˌsɒl/TAK-sol
- TAK
- sol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- solGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of taxol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TAK-sol.
What does taxol mean?
noun
- A taxane, C₄₇H₅₁NO₁₄, used to treat cancer; Taxol.
Where does taxol come from?
From Latin taxus (“yew”) + -ol.
Questions about saying taxol
How do you pronounce taxol?
Say TAK-sol. The American pronunciation is /ˈtækˌsɑl/. In British English it is /ˈtækˌsɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxol?
Taxol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · sol.
Is taxol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtækˌsɒl/ (TAK-sol).