How to pronounce sorbate
Say it like SOR-bayt. Sorbate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorbate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- baytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sorbate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-bayt.
What does sorbate mean?
- Any salt or ester of sorbic acid.
Where does sorbate come from?
From sorbic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying sorbate
How do you pronounce sorbate?
Say SOR-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorbate?
Sorbate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · bayt.
Is sorbate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɔːbeɪt/ (SAW-bayt).