How to pronounce clathrate
Say it like KLATH-rayt. Clathrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLATH).
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US American/ˈklæθreɪt/KLATH-rayt
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- KLATH
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clathrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does clathrate mean?
adjective
- Having a lattice-like structure.
- Of an inclusion complex: in which molecules of one compound are enclosed within the crystal structure of another.
- A clathrate compound.
Where does clathrate come from?
From Latin clāthrātus, from clāthrī (“lattice”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying clathrate
How do you pronounce clathrate?
Say KLATH-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæθreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clathrate?
Clathrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLATH). Broken into parts: KLATH · rayt.