How to pronounce carbonates
Say it like KAR-buh-nayts. Carbonates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- buh
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbonates 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.
- naytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of carbonates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-buh-nayts.
What does carbonates mean?
- plural of carbonate How to pronounce carbonate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of carbonate How to pronounce carbonate
Questions about saying carbonates
How do you pronounce carbonates?
Say KAR-buh-nayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbəˌneɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbəˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbonates?
Carbonates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · buh · nayts.
Is carbonates 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 /ˈkɑːbəˌneɪts/ (KAH-buh-nayts).