How to pronounce bicarbonate
Say it like by-KAR-buh-nayt. Bicarbonate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- by
- KAR
- buh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicarbonate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bicarbonate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: by-KAH-buh-nut.
What does bicarbonate mean?
- the univalent anion HCO₃⁻; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced.
Where does bicarbonate come from?
From bi- + carbonate.
Questions about saying bicarbonate
How do you pronounce bicarbonate?
Say by-KAR-buh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈkɑrbəneɪt/. In British English it is /baɪˈkɑːbənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicarbonate?
Bicarbonate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: by · KAR · buh · nayt.
Is bicarbonate 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 /baɪˈkɑːbənət/ (by-KAH-buh-nut).