How to Pronounce Resorcinol

To pronounce "resorcinol", say RES-orc-in-ol — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

RES-orc-in-ol

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💡 Tip for remembering “resorcinol”

"resorcinol" has 4 syllables: res-orc-in-ol.

What does resorcinol mean?

noun

  1. The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.

Related words

hexylformaldehyderesorcinresorcinarenealkylresorcinolirisresorcinolhydroxyphenolresacetophenone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resorcinol"?▾

"Resorcinol" has 4 syllables: res · orc · in · ol.

What does "resorcinol" mean?▾

Resorcinol: The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.

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