How to pronounce benzylate
Say it like BEN-zuh-layt. Benzylate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- zuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzylate 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of benzylate
American and British speakers say benzylate in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnzəˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈbɛnzəˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-zuh-layt.
What does benzylate mean?
- To introduce benzyl into a compound.
Where does benzylate come from?
From benzyl (“C₆H₅-CH₂-”, noun) + -ate (verbal suffix).
Questions about saying benzylate
How do you pronounce benzylate?
Say BEN-zuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzylate?
Benzylate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zuh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say benzylate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnzəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnzəˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.