How to pronounce acetification
Say it like uh-see-tih-fih-KAY-shun. Acetification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- uh
- see
- tih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acetification
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-see-tih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does acetification mean?
- The act of making acetous or sour; the process of converting, or of becoming converted, into vinegar.
Where does acetification come from?
Circa 1733. Directly or via French acétification, from New Latin acētificātiō, from acētum (“vinegar”) + -ficātiō, from faciō (“to make”).
Words that rhyme with acetification
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Questions about saying acetification
How do you pronounce acetification?
Say uh-see-tih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌsitɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌsiːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetification?
Acetification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: uh · see · tih · fih · KAY · shun.
Is acetification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˌsiːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (uh-see-tih-fih-KAY-shun).