How to pronounce abietate
Say it like AB-ee-uh-tayt. Abietate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- ee
- uh
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abietate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abietate
American and British speakers say abietate in essentially the same way: /ˈæbiəˌteɪt/ in the US and /ˈæbiəˌteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-ee-uh-tayt.
What does abietate mean?
- Any salt or ester of abietic acid; resinate.
Where does abietate come from?
From abietic + -ate (a chemical compound).
Questions about saying abietate
How do you pronounce abietate?
Say AB-ee-uh-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbiəˌteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæbiəˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abietate?
Abietate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · ee · uh · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say abietate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbiəˌteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæbiəˌteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.