How to pronounce isethionate
Say it like eye-sih-THY-uh-nayt. Isethionate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY).
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- eye
- sih
- THY
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isethionate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of isethionate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: eye-SEE-thee-uh-nayt.
What does isethionate mean?
- Any salt or ester of isethionic acid.
Where does isethionate come from?
From isethionic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying isethionate
How do you pronounce isethionate?
Say eye-sih-THY-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪsɪˈθaɪəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /aɪˈsiːθiəneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isethionate?
Isethionate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY). Broken into parts: eye · sih · THY · uh · nayt.
Is isethionate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /aɪˈsiːθiəneɪt/ (eye-SEE-thee-uh-nayt).