How to pronounce acidulate
Say it like uh-SIJ-uu-layt. Acidulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIJ).
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- uh
- SIJ
- uu
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acidulate 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.
- SIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acidulate
American and British speakers say acidulate in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪdʒʊleɪt/ in the US and /əˈsɪdʒʊleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SIJ-uu-layt.
What does acidulate mean?
- To make slightly or moderately acid; to acidify.
- To make sour in a moderate degree; to sour somewhat.
- To use an acidic catalyst, with the chemical change being emphasized over the importance of the change in pH. Used in the processing of biodiesel co-products.
Questions about saying acidulate
How do you pronounce acidulate?
Say uh-SIJ-uu-layt. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪdʒʊleɪt/. In British English it is /əˈsɪdʒʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acidulate?
Acidulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIJ). Broken into parts: uh · SIJ · uu · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say acidulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪdʒʊleɪt/ and the British form is /əˈsɪdʒʊleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.