How to pronounce disulfite
Say it like dy-SUHL-fyte. Disulfite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- dy
- SUHL
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disulfite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disulfite
American and British speakers say disulfite in essentially the same way: /daɪˈsʌlfaɪt/ in the US and /daɪˈsʌlfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-SUHL-fyte.
What does disulfite mean?
- The divalent anion S₂O₅²⁻, or any salt containing this anion
- bisulfite
Where does disulfite come from?
From di- + sulfite.
Questions about saying disulfite
How do you pronounce disulfite?
Say dy-SUHL-fyte. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈsʌlfaɪt/. In British English it is /daɪˈsʌlfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disulfite?
Disulfite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: dy · SUHL · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say disulfite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈsʌlfaɪt/ and the British form is /daɪˈsʌlfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.