How to Pronounce "menthol"
word
MEN-thawl
MEN-thol
Definition
Menthol is a substance with a strong minty smell and taste, found naturally in mint plants and often used to add a cooling feeling to products like medicine, toothpaste, and candy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛnθɔɫ
British English
mˈɛnθɒl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEN-thawl
UK
MEN-thol
Listen in Context
This cough drop contains menthol.
They added menthol to the toothpaste for a fresh taste.
You can smell the menthol in this mint candy.
I love the cool feeling from menthol gum after lunch.