How to pronounce xanthinol
Say it like ZAN-thih-nol. Xanthinol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN).
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- ZAN
- thih
- nol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthinol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of xanthinol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZAN-thih-nol.
What does xanthinol mean?
- A drug prepared from theophylline, used as a vasodilator.
Questions about saying xanthinol
How do you pronounce xanthinol?
Say ZAN-thih-nol. The American pronunciation is /ˈzænθɪnɑl/. In British English it is /ˈzænθɪnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthinol?
Xanthinol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN). Broken into parts: ZAN · thih · nol.
Is xanthinol 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 /ˈzænθɪnɒl/ (ZAN-thih-nol).