How to Pronounce Glycerol

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

GLYCER-ol

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💡 Tip for remembering “glycerol”

"glycerol" has 2 syllables: glycer-ol. It rhymes with control and soul, if that helps it stick.

What does glycerol mean?

noun

  1. 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol
  2. A syrupy sweet liquid obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of soap from animal or vegetable oils and fats; it is used as an antifreeze, a plasticizer, and a food sweetener and in the manufacture of dynamite, cosmetics etc.

Synonyms

E422sweetenerglyceringlycerine

Words that rhyme with glycerol

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

glycerineglyceringlyceridephosphatidyltrihydriclipinpropanetriolglycerole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glycerol"?▾

"Glycerol" has 2 syllables: glycer · ol.

What does "glycerol" mean?▾

Glycerol: 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol

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