How to pronounce xylitol
Say it like ZY-lih-tol. Xylitol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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US American/ˈzaɪlɪtɑl/ZY-lih-tol
UK British/ˈzaɪlɪtɒl/ZY-lih-tol
- ZY
- lih
- tol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xylitol 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of xylitol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ZY-lih-tol.
What does xylitol mean?
noun
- A pentahydric alcohol, C₅H₁₂O₅, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener.
Questions about saying xylitol
How do you pronounce xylitol?
Say ZY-lih-tol. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪlɪtɑl/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪlɪtɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xylitol?
Xylitol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · lih · tol.
Is xylitol 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 /ˈzaɪlɪtɒl/ (ZY-lih-tol).