How to pronounce ascorbate
Say it like uh-SKOR-bayt. Ascorbate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR).
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- uh
- SKOR
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascorbate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- baytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ascorbate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SKAW-bayt.
What does ascorbate mean?
- Any salt or ester of ascorbic acid.
Where does ascorbate come from?
From ascorb(ic acid) + -ate.
Questions about saying ascorbate
How do you pronounce ascorbate?
Say uh-SKOR-bayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈskɔrbeɪt/. In British English it is /əˈskɔːbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascorbate?
Ascorbate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR). Broken into parts: uh · SKOR · bayt.
Is ascorbate 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 /əˈskɔːbeɪt/ (uh-SKAW-bayt).