How to pronounce clavulanate
Say it like KLAV-yuh-luh-nayt. Clavulanate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV).
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- KLAV
- yuh
- luh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clavulanate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of clavulanate
American and British speakers say clavulanate in essentially the same way: /ˈklævjələˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˈklævjələˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAV-yuh-luh-nayt.
What does clavulanate mean?
- Any salt or ester of clavulanic acid.
Where does clavulanate come from?
From clavulanic acid + -ate (“salt, ester”).
Questions about saying clavulanate
How do you pronounce clavulanate?
Say KLAV-yuh-luh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈklævjələˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈklævjələˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clavulanate?
Clavulanate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV). Broken into parts: KLAV · yuh · luh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say clavulanate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklævjələˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈklævjələˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.