How to pronounce chlorate
Say it like KLOR-ayt. Chlorate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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US American/ˈklɔreɪt/KLOR-ayt
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- KLOR
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does chlorate mean?
noun
- Any salt of chloric acid.“Chlorates are powerful oxidizing agents.”
Where does chlorate come from?
From chloric acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying chlorate
How do you pronounce chlorate?
Say KLOR-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorate?
Chlorate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · ayt.