How to pronounce toluene
Say it like TOL-yoo-een. Toluene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOL).
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- TOL
- yoo
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toluene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toluene
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOL-yoo-een.
What does toluene mean?
- A colorless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH₃.C₆H₅, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds.
Where does toluene come from?
From German Toluin, from Tolu (Tolú) where it was first distilled.
Questions about saying toluene
How do you pronounce toluene?
Say TOL-yoo-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑljuˌin/. In British English it is /ˈtɒljuːˌiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toluene?
Toluene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOL). Broken into parts: TOL · yoo · een.
Is toluene 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 /ˈtɒljuːˌiːn/ (TOL-yoo-een).