How to pronounce vinylon
Say it like VY-nih-lon. Vinylon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vinylon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VY
- nih
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vinylon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of vinylon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VY-nih-lon.
What does vinylon mean?
- A synthetic fiber produced from polyvinyl alcohol, using anthracite and limestone as raw materials.
Where does vinylon come from?
Probably a blending of (poly)vinyl and nylon.
Questions about saying vinylon
How do you pronounce vinylon?
Say VY-nih-lon. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪnɪlɑn/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪnɪlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vinylon?
Vinylon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · nih · lon.
Is vinylon 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 /ˈvaɪnɪlɒn/ (VY-nih-lon).