How to pronounce glutamate
Say it like GLOO-tuh-mayt. Glutamate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- tuh
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glutamate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- maytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of glutamate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLOO-tuh-mayt.
What does glutamate mean?
- Any salt or ester of glutamic acid.
- The anion of glutamic acid in its role as a neurotransmitter.
Where does glutamate come from?
From glutamic acid + -ate.
Questions about saying glutamate
How do you pronounce glutamate?
Say GLOO-tuh-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlutəmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glutamate?
Glutamate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · tuh · mayt.
Is glutamate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/ (GLOO-tuh-mayt).