How to Pronounce Creosote

To pronounce "creosote", say CREOS-ot-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “creosote”

"creosote" has 3 syllables: creos-ot-e. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does creosote mean?

noun

  1. A pale yellow oily liquid, containing phenols and similar compounds, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, once used medicinally.
  2. A similar brown liquid obtained from coal tar used as a wood preservative.

verb

  1. To apply creosote.

    “As the fence is exposed he will creosote it for protection.”

Words that rhyme with creosote

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

tarcreasotekreasotekreosotecreosolsaprolkresolcresol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "creosote"?▾

"Creosote" has 3 syllables: creos · ot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "creosote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "creosote" is /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/.

What does "creosote" mean?▾

Creosote: A pale yellow oily liquid, containing phenols and similar compounds, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, once used medicinally.

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