How to pronounce citrate
Say it like SIT-rayt. Citrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of citrate
American and British speakers say citrate in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪtreɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɪtreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIT-rayt.
What does citrate mean?
- Any salt or ester of citric acid.
- To cause to form citrate.
Where does citrate come from?
From citric acid + -ate.
Questions about saying citrate
How do you pronounce citrate?
Say SIT-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citrate?
Citrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say citrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪtreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪtreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.