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