How to Pronounce Methyl

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

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Letters

/ˈmɛθəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “methyl”

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

What does methyl mean?

noun

  1. The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

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Words that rhyme with methyl

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ethelmethalethalmetholstethalbethelbethellethylgrethelpethelpethtel

Related words

dimethylnitrosoureamethanolmethacrylatepyrrolidoneglyoxalaspartatecatechol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "methyl"?▾

"Methyl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "methyl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "methyl" is /ˈmɛθəl/.

What does "methyl" mean?▾

Methyl: The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

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