How to Pronounce Orcinol

To pronounce "orcinol", say ORC-in-ol — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ORC-in-ol

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💡 Tip for remembering “orcinol”

"orcinol" has 3 syllables: orc-in-ol.

What does orcinol mean?

noun

  1. A natural phenolic organic compound that occurs in many species of lichen, used in the production of orcein and as a reagent in some chemical tests for pentoses.

Related words

orcindiorcinolorcineorientanolzeorinoroxylinorellinelyoniresinol

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How many syllables are in "orcinol"?▾

"Orcinol" has 3 syllables: orc · in · ol.

What does "orcinol" mean?▾

Orcinol: A natural phenolic organic compound that occurs in many species of lichen, used in the production of orcein and as a reagent in some chemical tests for pentoses.

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