How to pronounce thiol
Say it like THY-ol. Thiol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY).
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- THY
- ol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thiol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- olGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thiol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THY-ol.
What does thiol mean?
- A univalent organic radical (-SH) containing a sulfur and a hydrogen atom; a compound containing such a radical.
Where does thiol come from?
From thio- + -ol.
Words that rhyme with thiol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thiol.
Questions about saying thiol
How do you pronounce thiol?
Say THY-ol. The American pronunciation is /ˈθaɪˌɑl/. In British English it is /ˈθaɪˌɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thiol?
Thiol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY). Broken into parts: THY · ol.
Is thiol 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 /ˈθaɪˌɒl/ (THY-ol).