How to pronounce acierate
Say it like AY-see-uh-rayt. Acierate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- see
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acierate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- seeKeep 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.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acierate
American and British speakers say acierate in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪsiəreɪt/ in the US and /ˈeɪsiəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-see-uh-rayt.
What does acierate mean?
- To convert (iron) into steel, or to coat with a layer of steel by converting only the surface of the iron.“The success of an attempt to acierate iron will depend on the amount of nitrogen contained by the iron during carburation.”
Where does acierate come from?
From French aciérage, from acier (“steel”).
Questions about saying acierate
How do you pronounce acierate?
Say AY-see-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪsiəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈeɪsiəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acierate?
Acierate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · see · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say acierate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪsiəreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈeɪsiəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.