How to pronounce mesilate
Say it like MES-ih-layt. Mesilate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
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- MES
- ih
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesilate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mesilate
American and British speakers say mesilate in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛsɪˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈmiːsaɪleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-sy-layt.
What does mesilate mean?
- A salt or ester of an acid CH₄O₃S used especially in pharmaceutical preparations.
Where does mesilate come from?
From mesyl + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying mesilate
How do you pronounce mesilate?
Say MES-ih-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛsɪˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmiːsaɪleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesilate?
Mesilate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · ih · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say mesilate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛsɪˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmiːsaɪleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.