How to pronounce acylate
Say it like AS-ih-layt. Acylate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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- AS
- ih
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acylate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep 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 acylate
American and British speakers say acylate in essentially the same way: /ˈæsɪleɪt/ in the US and /ˈæsɪleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AS-ih-layt.
What does acylate mean?
- To add one or more acyl groups to a compound.
Where does acylate come from?
From acyl + -ate.
Questions about saying acylate
How do you pronounce acylate?
Say AS-ih-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsɪleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæsɪleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acylate?
Acylate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · ih · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say acylate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæsɪleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæsɪleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.