How to pronounce barbiturate
Say it like bar-BICH-oo-it. Barbiturate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BICH).
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- bar
- BICH
- oo
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbiturate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barbiturate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bah-BICH-oo-it.
What does barbiturate mean?
- Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.
- Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.
Where does barbiturate come from?
Borrowed from German Barbiturat, equivalent to barbituric + -ate.
Questions about saying barbiturate
How do you pronounce barbiturate?
Say bar-BICH-oo-it. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɑrˈbɪtʃuɪt/. In British English it is /ˌbɑːˈbɪtʃuːɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbiturate?
Barbiturate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BICH). Broken into parts: bar · BICH · oo · it.
Is barbiturate 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 /ˌbɑːˈbɪtʃuːɪt/ (bah-BICH-oo-it).