How to pronounce chelate
Say it like KEE-layt. Chelate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chelate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chelate
American and British speakers say chelate in essentially the same way: /ˈkileɪt/ in the US and /ˈkiːleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-layt.
What does chelate mean?
- Having chelae, or in the form of a chela.[from 19th c.]
- Relating to chelation.
- A chelate compound.
- to form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring.
- to remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA).
Where does chelate come from?
From chela + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying chelate
How do you pronounce chelate?
Say KEE-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkileɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkiːleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chelate?
Chelate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say chelate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkileɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkiːleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.