How to pronounce carbonate
Say it like KAR-buh-nayt. Carbonate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- buh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbonate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of carbonate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-buh-nayt.
What does carbonate mean?
- Any salt or ester of carbonic acid.
- To charge (often a beverage) with carbon dioxide.
Where does carbonate come from?
From French carbonate, equivalent of carbon + -ate (“suffix used for salts of acids ending in -ic”).
Questions about saying carbonate
How do you pronounce carbonate?
Say KAR-buh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbonate?
Carbonate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · buh · nayt.
Is carbonate 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 /ˈkɑːbəˌneɪt/ (KAH-buh-nayt).