How to pronounce sulphate
Say it like SUHL-fayt. Sulphate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- fayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulphate 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 sulphate
American and British speakers say sulphate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlˌfeɪt/ in the US and /ˈsʌlˌfeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-fayt.
What does sulphate mean?
- a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sulphate
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Words that sound like sulphate
Questions about saying sulphate
How do you pronounce sulphate?
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 sulphate?
Sulphate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · fayt.
Do Americans and Brits say sulphate 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 sulphate?
Sulphate sounds the same as sulfate in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.