How to Pronounce Thiol

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈθaɪˌɒl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thiol”

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

What does thiol mean?

noun

  1. A univalent organic radical (-SH) containing a sulphur and a hydrogen atom; a compound containing such a radical.

Synonyms

mercaptan

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Words that rhyme with thiol

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aisledenialtrialphialspialmistrialretrialrialglialpretrialvideophilemyall

Related words

enesulfhydrylthioylsulphhydrylthioalkylsulfohydrylthiolatesulphydryl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thiol"?▾

"Thiol" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thiol"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thiol" is /ˈθaɪˌɒl/.

What does "thiol" mean?▾

Thiol: A univalent organic radical (-SH) containing a sulphur and a hydrogen atom; a compound containing such a radical.

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