How to pronounce xylene
Say it like ZY-leen. Xylene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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- ZY
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xylene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of xylene
American and British speakers say xylene in essentially the same way: /ˈzaɪlin/ in the US and /ˈzaɪlin/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZY-leen.
What does xylene mean?
- Any of a group of three isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons, found in coal and wood tar.
Where does xylene come from?
From xyl- + -ene.
Questions about saying xylene
How do you pronounce xylene?
Say ZY-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪlin/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xylene?
Xylene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say xylene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzaɪlin/ and the British form is /ˈzaɪlin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.