How to Pronounce Citral

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

CITR-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “citral”

"citral" has 2 syllables: citr-al. It rhymes with nitrile and nitryl, if that helps it stick.

What does citral mean?

noun

  1. Either of a pair of terpenoids, geranial and neral, that have the molecular formula C10H16O and are used in perfumery and flavourings.

Synonyms

lemonal

Words that rhyme with citral

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nitrilenitrylnitrilnitrolcutrellfutralluttrellluttrull

Related words

neralgeranialcitronellolgeranylgeraniolcitrencitronellylcitronellal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "citral"?▾

"Citral" has 2 syllables: citr · al.

What does "citral" mean?▾

Citral: Either of a pair of terpenoids, geranial and neral, that have the molecular formula C10H16O and are used in perfumery and flavourings.

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