How to Pronounce "methyl"
word
ˈmɛθəɫ
METH-uhl
mˈiːθaɪl
MEE-thyle
Definition
A 'methyl' group is a chemical structure made up of one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms, often found joined to other molecules in chemistry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛθəɫ
British English
mˈiːθaɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
METH-uhl
UK
MEE-thyle
Listen in Context
The methyl group is found in many organic molecules.
Methane contains one methyl group.
A methyl group has one carbon and three hydrogen atoms.
Adding a methyl group can change the function of a molecule.