How to Pronounce Indole

To pronounce "indole", say IND-ol-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪndəʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

indole

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪndəʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indole”

"indole" has 3 syllables: ind-ol-e. It rhymes with condole, if that helps it stick.

What does indole mean?

noun

  1. An organic compound, C8H7N, found in coal tar, and produced in the gut by the bacterial decomposition of tryptophan; it is an aromatic bicyclic heterocycle having a benzene ring fused with a pyrrole ring; indole and its derivatives occur widely in nature and have many industrial applications.
  2. Any of the derivatives of indole1.

adjective

  1. Guileless

Synonyms

ketole

Words that rhyme with indole

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condole

Related words

acetaldehydeacetonitrilecarbinoldiindoleindolenineisoindoleindoleamideindoleamine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indole"?▾

"Indole" has 3 syllables: ind · ol · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "indole"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indole" is /ˈɪndəʊl/.

What does "indole" mean?▾

Indole: An organic compound, C8H7N, found in coal tar, and produced in the gut by the bacterial decomposition of tryptophan; it is an aromatic bicyclic heterocycle having a benzene ring fused with a pyrrole ring; indole and its derivatives occur widely in nature and have many industrial applications.

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