How to pronounce acylation
Say it like ay-sih-LAY-shun. Acylation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ay
- sih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acylation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acylation
American and British speakers say acylation in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪsɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌeɪsɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-sih-LAY-shun.
What does acylation mean?
- The process of adding an acyl group to a compound.
Where does acylation come from?
From acyl + -ation.
Words that rhyme with acylation
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Questions about saying acylation
How do you pronounce acylation?
Say ay-sih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪsɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌeɪsɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acylation?
Acylation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ay · sih · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say acylation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪsɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌeɪsɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.