How to pronounce benzoate
Say it like BEN-zoh-ayt. Benzoate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- zoh
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzoate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of benzoate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEN-zoh-ayt.
What does benzoate mean?
- Any salt or ester of benzoic acid.
Where does benzoate come from?
From benzoic + -ate.
Questions about saying benzoate
How do you pronounce benzoate?
Say BEN-zoh-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzoʊˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzəʊeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzoate?
Benzoate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zoh · ayt.
Is benzoate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɛnzəʊeɪt/ (BEN-zoh-ayt).