How to pronounce formate
Say it like FOR-mayt. Formate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrmeɪt/FOR-mayt
UK British/ˈfɔːmeɪt/FAW-mayt
- FOR
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- maytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of formate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-mayt.
What does formate mean?
noun
- Any salt or ester of formic acid.
- To assemble flying aircraft into formation; to fly in formation.
Where does formate come from?
From formic + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- methanoate
Questions about saying formate
How do you pronounce formate?
Say FOR-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formate?
Formate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · mayt.
Is formate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːmeɪt/ (FAW-mayt).