How to pronounce arsenate
Say it like AR-suh-nut. Arsenate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- suh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arsenate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arsenate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-sih-nayt.
What does arsenate mean?
- Any salt or ester of arsenic acid.
- The anion AsO₄³⁻.
Where does arsenate come from?
From arsenic + -ate.
Questions about saying arsenate
How do you pronounce arsenate?
Say AR-suh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrsənət/. In British English it is /ˈɑːsɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arsenate?
Arsenate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · suh · nut.
Is arsenate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːsɪneɪt/ (AH-sih-nayt).