How to pronounce glyphosate
Say it like GLIF-uh-sayt. Glyphosate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIF).
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- GLIF
- uh
- sayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glyphosate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- saytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of glyphosate
American and British speakers say glyphosate in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLIF-uh-sayt.
What does glyphosate mean?
- N-phosphonomethyl glycine, the active ingredient of several herbicides that inhibit a plant growth enzyme.
- Any of several herbicides based on it, such as Roundup.
Where does glyphosate come from?
Blend of glycine + phosphonate.
Questions about saying glyphosate
How do you pronounce glyphosate?
Say GLIF-uh-sayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glyphosate?
Glyphosate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIF). Broken into parts: GLIF · uh · sayt.
Do Americans and Brits say glyphosate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.