How to pronounce zeptomole
Say it like ZEP-toh-mohl. Zeptomole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEP).
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- ZEP
- toh
- mohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeptomole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zeptomole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZEP-toh-mohl.
What does zeptomole mean?
- 10⁻²¹ mole, or about 600 molecules. SI symbol: zmol.
Where does zeptomole come from?
From zepto- + mole.
Questions about saying zeptomole
How do you pronounce zeptomole?
Say ZEP-toh-mohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛptoʊˌmoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈzɛptəʊˌməʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeptomole?
Zeptomole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEP). Broken into parts: ZEP · toh · mohl.
Is zeptomole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈzɛptəʊˌməʊl/ (ZEP-toh-mohl).