How to Pronounce Benzoyl

To pronounce "benzoyl", say BENZ-oyl — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BENZ-oyl

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💡 Tip for remembering “benzoyl”

"benzoyl" has 2 syllables: benz-oyl.

What does benzoyl mean?

noun

  1. (especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group

Related words

ecgoninebenzoxylbenzylbenzoilbenzoylationcarboxylbenzoylcarboxybenzylbenzoyloxy

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How many syllables are in "benzoyl"?▾

"Benzoyl" has 2 syllables: benz · oyl.

What does "benzoyl" mean?▾

Benzoyl: (especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group

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