How to Pronounce Acetonitrile

To pronounce "acetonitrile", say AC-et-on-itr-il-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AC-et-on-itr-il-e

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"acetonitrile" has 6 syllables: ac-et-on-itr-il-e.

What does acetonitrile mean?

noun

  1. The simplest organic cyanide or nitrile, CH3CN, formally derived from acetic acid

Synonyms

cyanomethaneethanenitrileethyl nitrilemethanecarbonitrilemethyl cyanide

Related words

acrylonitrileindoleacetonitrilactonitrileisobutyronitrilecyanoacetylenepropionitrilechloroacetonitrile

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How many syllables are in "acetonitrile"?▾

"Acetonitrile" has 6 syllables: ac · et · on · itr · il · e.

What does "acetonitrile" mean?▾

Acetonitrile: The simplest organic cyanide or nitrile, CH3CN, formally derived from acetic acid

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