To pronounce "mercaptoethanol", say MERC-apt-oeth-an-ol — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
mercaptoethanol
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MERC-apt-oeth-an-ol
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"mercaptoethanol" has 5 syllables: merc-apt-oeth-an-ol.
"Mercaptoethanol" has 5 syllables: merc · apt · oeth · an · ol.
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