How to pronounce periodate
Say it like puh-RY-uh-dayt. Periodate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- puh
- RY
- uh
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periodate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay 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.
- daytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of periodate
American and British speakers say periodate in essentially the same way: /pəˈraɪədeɪt/ in the US and /pəˈraɪədeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RY-uh-dayt.
What does periodate mean?
- Either of two oxyanions of iodine; any salt containing these anions.
Questions about saying periodate
How do you pronounce periodate?
Say puh-RY-uh-dayt. The American pronunciation is /pəˈraɪədeɪt/. In British English it is /pəˈraɪədeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periodate?
Periodate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: puh · RY · uh · dayt.
Do Americans and Brits say periodate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈraɪədeɪt/ and the British form is /pəˈraɪədeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.