How to pronounce besylate
Say it like BES-ih-layt. Besylate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES).
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- BES
- ih
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besylate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of besylate
American and British speakers say besylate in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛsɪleɪt/ in the US and /ˈbɛsɪleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BES-ih-layt.
What does besylate mean?
- A salt or ester of benzenesulfonic acid.
Where does besylate come from?
From besyl(ic) (acid) (“benzenesulfonic (acid)”) + -ate (“a salt or ester derived from an acid whose name ends in -ic”).
Questions about saying besylate
How do you pronounce besylate?
Say BES-ih-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛsɪleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛsɪleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besylate?
Besylate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BES). Broken into parts: BES · ih · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say besylate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛsɪleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbɛsɪleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.