How to Pronounce Cholesterol

To pronounce "cholesterol", say CHOL-est-er-ol — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

CHOL-est-er-ol

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💡 Tip for remembering “cholesterol”

"cholesterol" has 4 syllables: chol-est-er-ol. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with cholesterol

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Related words

acyltransferasehypercholesterolemialoweringesterifyingfatcholesterinlipoproteinsterol

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How many syllables are in "cholesterol"?▾

"Cholesterol" has 4 syllables: chol · est · er · ol.

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