How to pronounce chelation
Say it like kee-LAY-shun. Chelation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- kee
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chelation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chelation
American and British speakers say chelation in essentially the same way: /kiˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /kiˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kee-LAY-shun.
What does chelation mean?
- The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.
- The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals.
Where does chelation come from?
From chelate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with chelation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chelation.
Questions about saying chelation
How do you pronounce chelation?
Say kee-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kiˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /kiˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chelation?
Chelation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: kee · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say chelation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /kiˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.