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