How to pronounce saponification
Say it like suh-pah-nuh-fuh-KAY-shun. Saponification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- suh
- pah
- nuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saponification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saponification
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: suh-pon-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does saponification mean?
- The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.
- The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap.
Where does saponification come from?
From French saponification, from saponifier (“saponify”).
Words that rhyme with saponification
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Questions about saying saponification
How do you pronounce saponification?
Say suh-pah-nuh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /səˌpɑnəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /səˌpɒnəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saponification?
Saponification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: suh · pah · nuh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is saponification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /səˌpɒnəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (suh-pon-uh-fuh-KAY-shun).