How to pronounce mendelevate
Say it like men-duh-LEE-vayt. Mendelevate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- men
- duh
- LEE
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mendelevate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mendelevate
American and British speakers say mendelevate in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛndəˈliveɪt/ in the US and /ˌmɛndəˈliːveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: men-duh-LEE-vayt.
What does mendelevate mean?
- An anion of mendelevium.
Where does mendelevate come from?
Probably from mendelevium + -ate (suffix forming derivatives of specified elements or compounds).
Questions about saying mendelevate
How do you pronounce mendelevate?
Say men-duh-LEE-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛndəˈliveɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmɛndəˈliːveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mendelevate?
Mendelevate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: men · duh · LEE · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say mendelevate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛndəˈliveɪt/ and the British form is /ˌmɛndəˈliːveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.