How to Pronounce Ethyl

To pronounce "ethyl", say ETHYL — one syllable, IPA /ˈɛθəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɛθəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ethyl”

"ethyl" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ethel and methyl, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ethel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ethyl mean?

noun

  1. The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C2H5, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

Synonyms

EEt

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Words that rhyme with ethyl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ethelmethylmethalethalmetholstethalbethelbethellgrethelpethelpethtel

Related words

hexylethanolalcoholdiethylcarbazolenitrosoureahydantoinacetate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ethyl"?▾

"Ethyl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ethyl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ethyl" is /ˈɛθəl/.

What does "ethyl" mean?▾

Ethyl: The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C2H5, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

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