How to pronounce fluorate
Say it like FLUUR-ayt. Fluorate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUUR).
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- FLUUR
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fluorate
American and British speakers say fluorate in essentially the same way: /ˈflʊreɪt/ in the US and /ˈflʊreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUUR-ayt.
What does fluorate mean?
- The oxyanion of fluorine FO₃⁻; any salt containing this ion.
Questions about saying fluorate
How do you pronounce fluorate?
Say FLUUR-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʊreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈflʊreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorate?
Fluorate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUUR). Broken into parts: FLUUR · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say fluorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʊreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈflʊreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.