How to pronounce tylenol
Say it like TY-luh-nol. Tylenol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- luh
- nol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tylenol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tylenol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TY-luh-nol.
What does tylenol mean?
- The pharmaceutical drug acetaminophen (“paracetamol”).
- A tablet containing this drug.
Where does tylenol come from?
Genericized trademark from Tylenol.
Questions about saying tylenol
How do you pronounce tylenol?
Say TY-luh-nol. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪləˌnɑl/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪləˌnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tylenol?
Tylenol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · luh · nol.
Is tylenol 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 /ˈtaɪləˌnɒl/ (TY-luh-nol).