How to pronounce stearate
Say it like STEE-uh-rayt. Stearate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stearate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stearate
American and British speakers say stearate in essentially the same way: /ˈstiəreɪt/ in the US and /ˈstiːəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-uh-rayt.
What does stearate mean?
- Any salt or ester of stearic acid.
Where does stearate come from?
From stearic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying stearate
How do you pronounce stearate?
Say STEE-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstiəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstiːəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stearate?
Stearate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say stearate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstiəreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstiːəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.