How to pronounce thymol
Say it like THY-mol. Thymol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY).
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US American/ˈθaɪmɑl/THY-mol
UK British/ˈθaɪmɒl/THY-mol
- THY
- mol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thymol 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.
- molKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thymol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THY-mol.
What does thymol mean?
noun
- a monoterpene phenol, C₁₀H₁₃OH, found in the oil extracted from thyme; used as in perfume, as an antiseptic and fungicide, and in embalming
Where does thymol come from?
Borrowed from French thymol.
Questions about saying thymol
How do you pronounce thymol?
Say THY-mol. The American pronunciation is /ˈθaɪmɑl/. In British English it is /ˈθaɪmɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thymol?
Thymol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY). Broken into parts: THY · mol.
Is thymol 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 /ˈθaɪmɒl/ (THY-mol).