How to pronounce fractionate
Say it like FRAK-shuh-nayt. Fractionate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
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- FRAK
- shuh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fractionate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fractionate
American and British speakers say fractionate in essentially the same way: /ˈfrækʃəneɪt/ in the US and /ˈfrækʃəneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-shuh-nayt.
What does fractionate mean?
- To separate (a mixture) into its individual constituents by exploiting differences in some chemical or physical property, such as boiling point, particle size, solubility etc.“Crude oil is fractionated in a refinery to produce a number of different petroleum products.”
- To divide a total dose of radiation into fractions.
- To divide each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols as a preliminary stage of encryption.
Where does fractionate come from?
From fraction + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying fractionate
How do you pronounce fractionate?
Say FRAK-shuh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrækʃəneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfrækʃəneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fractionate?
Fractionate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · shuh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say fractionate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrækʃəneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfrækʃəneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.