How to pronounce acetylated
Say it like uh-SEE-tih-lay-tid. Acetylated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- uh
- SEE
- tih
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetylated 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acetylated
- 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-lay-tid.
What does acetylated mean?
- simple past and past participle of acetylate
- That has been reacted with acetic acid (or one of its derivatives), or has been modified by the attachment of acetyl groups.
Questions about saying acetylated
How do you pronounce acetylated?
Say uh-SEE-tih-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈsitɪleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsiːtɪleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetylated?
Acetylated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: uh · SEE · tih · lay · tid.
Is acetylated 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 /əˈsiːtɪleɪtɪd/ (uh-SEE-tih-lay-tid).