How to pronounce acrylate
Say it like AK-rih-layt. Acrylate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- rih
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrylate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acrylate
American and British speakers say acrylate in essentially the same way: /ˈækrɪleɪt/ in the US and /ˈækrɪleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-rih-layt.
What does acrylate mean?
- Any salt or ester of acrylic acid.
Where does acrylate come from?
From acrylic + -ate.
Questions about saying acrylate
How do you pronounce acrylate?
Say AK-rih-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrɪleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈækrɪleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrylate?
Acrylate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · rih · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say acrylate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækrɪleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈækrɪleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.