How to pronounce chromate
Say it like KROH-mayt. Chromate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- maytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chromate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-mayt.
What does chromate mean?
- any salt of chromic acid; in solution the yellow chromate anion (CrO₄²⁻) is in equilibrium with the orange dichromate anion (Cr₂O₇²⁻), the relative amount of each ion depending on the pH; they are both very powerful oxidizing agents
- To treat with a chromate solution
Where does chromate come from?
From chromic acid + -ate.
Questions about saying chromate
How do you pronounce chromate?
Say KROH-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromate?
Chromate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · mayt.
Is chromate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrəʊmeɪt/ (KROH-mayt).