How to pronounce xylic
Say it like ZY-lik. Xylic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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- ZY
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xylic 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.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of xylic
American and British speakers say xylic in essentially the same way: /ˈzaɪlɪk/ in the US and /ˈzaɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZY-lik.
What does xylic mean?
- Pertaining to xylene.“Xylic material and organic sediment were deposited in the supratidal marshes.”
Questions about saying xylic
How do you pronounce xylic?
Say ZY-lik. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xylic?
Xylic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · lik.
Do Americans and Brits say xylic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzaɪlɪk/ and the British form is /ˈzaɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.