How to pronounce sulfate
Say it like SUHL-fayt. Sulfate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- fayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulfate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- faytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sulfate
American and British speakers say sulfate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlˌfeɪt/ in the US and /ˈsʌlˌfeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-fayt.
What does sulfate mean?
- Any salt or ester of sulfuric acid.
- To treat something with sulfuric acid, a sulfate, or with sulfur dioxide.
- To accumulate a deposit of lead sulfate.
Where does sulfate come from?
From French sulfate, from New Latin sulphatum, taken from the expression acidum sulphatum (“sulfuric acid”), from sulphatus, from Latin sulfur (“sulfur”).
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Questions about saying sulfate
How do you pronounce sulfate?
Say SUHL-fayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlˌfeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlˌfeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulfate?
Sulfate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · fayt.
Do Americans and Brits say sulfate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlˌfeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlˌfeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sulfate?
Sulfate sounds the same as sulphate in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.