How to Pronounce Pyrolysis

To pronounce "pyrolysis", say PYROLYS-is — 2 syllables, IPA /paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pyrolysis”

"pyrolysis" has 2 syllables: pyrolys-is. It rhymes with neurolysis, if that helps it stick.

What does pyrolysis mean?

noun

  1. The decomposition of a material or compound due to heat, in the absence of oxygen or other reagents.

Words that rhyme with pyrolysis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

neurolysis

Related words

evalpyrolisispyrolizationpyrosynthesisthermolysispyrolyserpyrolyzerthermochemolysis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pyrolysis"?▾

"Pyrolysis" has 2 syllables: pyrolys · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "pyrolysis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pyrolysis" is /paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/.

What does "pyrolysis" mean?▾

Pyrolysis: The decomposition of a material or compound due to heat, in the absence of oxygen or other reagents.

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