How to pronounce sulphates
Say it like SUHL-fayts. Sulphates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- fayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulphates 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.
- faytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sulphates
American and British speakers say sulphates in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlˌfeɪts/ in the US and /ˈsʌlˌfeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-fayts.
What does sulphates mean?
- plural of sulphate How to pronounce sulphate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sulphate How to pronounce sulphate
Questions about saying sulphates
How do you pronounce sulphates?
Say SUHL-fayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlˌfeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlˌfeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulphates?
Sulphates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · fayts.
Do Americans and Brits say sulphates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlˌfeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlˌfeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.