How to pronounce lactate
Say it like LAK-tayt. Lactate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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US American/ˈlækteɪt/LAK-tayt
UK British/lækˈteɪt/lak-TAYT
- LAK
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lactate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lactate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: lak-TAYT.
What does lactate mean?
noun
- Any salt or ester of lactic acid.
- To secrete or produce milk.
Questions about saying lactate
How do you pronounce lactate?
Say LAK-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækteɪt/. In British English it is /lækˈteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lactate?
Lactate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · tayt.
Is lactate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /lækˈteɪt/ (lak-TAYT).