How to pronounce phthalate
Say it like FTHAL-ayt. Phthalate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FTHAL).
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- FTHAL
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phthalate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FTHALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of phthalate
American and British speakers say phthalate in essentially the same way: /ˈfθæleɪt/ in the US and /ˈfθæleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FTHAL-ayt.
What does phthalate mean?
- Any salt or ester of a phthalic acid.
Where does phthalate come from?
From phthal(ic) + -ate (“salt or ester”), short for obsolete naphthalic acid, from naphthalene.
Questions about saying phthalate
How do you pronounce phthalate?
Say FTHAL-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfθæleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfθæleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phthalate?
Phthalate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FTHAL). Broken into parts: FTHAL · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say phthalate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfθæleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfθæleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.