How to pronounce acetate
Say it like AS-uh-tayt. Acetate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæsəˌteɪt/AS-uh-tayt
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- AS
- uh
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
What does acetate mean?
noun
- Any ester or salt of acetic acid.
- Cellulose acetate.
- A transparent sheet used for overlays, whether of cellulose acetate or (loosely) any macroscopically similar plastic.
Where does acetate come from?
Formed from the root of Latin acētum (“vinegar”) + -ate, from aceō (“to be sour”).
Questions about saying acetate
How do you pronounce acetate?
Say AS-uh-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsəˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetate?
Acetate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · uh · tayt.