How to Pronounce Volatile

To pronounce "volatile", say VOL-at-il-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “volatile”

"volatile" has 4 syllables: vol-at-il-e. It rhymes with nonvolatile, if that helps it stick.

What does volatile mean?

noun

  1. A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

adjective

  1. Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.
  2. (of a substance) Explosive.

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Words that rhyme with volatile

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nonvolatile

Related words

vaporificvolatilizableevaporablevaporizableexplosivechangefulchangeablefickle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "volatile"?▾

"Volatile" has 4 syllables: vol · at · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "volatile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "volatile" is /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/.

What does "volatile" mean?▾

Volatile: A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

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