How to pronounce pyruvate
Say it like py-ROO-vayt. Pyruvate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- py
- ROO
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyruvate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pyruvate
American and British speakers say pyruvate in essentially the same way: /paɪˈruveɪt/ in the US and /paɪˈruːveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-ROO-vayt.
What does pyruvate mean?
- Any salt or ester of pyruvic acid.
Where does pyruvate come from?
From pyruvic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying pyruvate
How do you pronounce pyruvate?
Say py-ROO-vayt. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈruveɪt/. In British English it is /paɪˈruːveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyruvate?
Pyruvate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: py · ROO · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say pyruvate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪˈruveɪt/ and the British form is /paɪˈruːveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.