How to pronounce vicinal
Say it like VIS-ih-nul. Vicinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
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- VIS
- ih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vicinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vicinal
American and British speakers say vicinal in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪsɪnəl/ in the US and /ˈvɪsɪnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-ih-nul.
What does vicinal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a neighborhood; neighboring.
- Describing identical atoms or groups attached to nearby (especially adjacent) atoms in a molecule.
- Describing subordinate planes on a crystal, which are very near to the fundamental planes in angles, and sometimes take their place.
Where does vicinal come from?
From Latin vīcīnālis, from vīcus (“village”).
Questions about saying vicinal
How do you pronounce vicinal?
Say VIS-ih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪsɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɪsɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vicinal?
Vicinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · ih · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say vicinal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪsɪnəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɪsɪnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.