How to pronounce electroplate
Say it like il-EK-truh-playt. Electroplate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
- il
- EK
- truh
- playt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electroplate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- playtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of electroplate
American and British speakers say electroplate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌpleɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌpleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: il-EK-truh-playt.
What does electroplate mean?
- To coat (an object) with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis.
- Electroplated objects.
- The layer of metal deposited in the course of electroplating.
Where does electroplate come from?
From electro- + plate.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- electrodeposit
Questions about saying electroplate
How do you pronounce electroplate?
Say il-EK-truh-playt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌpleɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌpleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electroplate?
Electroplate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: il · EK · truh · playt.
Do Americans and Brits say electroplate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌpleɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌpleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.