How to pronounce thiosulfate
Say it like thy-oh-SUHL-fayt. Thiosulfate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHL).
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- thy
- oh
- SUHL
- fayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thiosulfate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- faytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of thiosulfate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thy-oh-SUHL-fayt.
What does thiosulfate mean?
- Any salt or ester of thiosulfuric acid.
Where does thiosulfate come from?
From thio- + sulfate.
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Questions about saying thiosulfate
How do you pronounce thiosulfate?
Say thy-oh-SUHL-fayt. The American pronunciation is /θaɪoʊˈsʌlfeɪt/. In British English it is /θaɪəʊˈsʌlfeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thiosulfate?
Thiosulfate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHL). Broken into parts: thy · oh · SUHL · fayt.
Is thiosulfate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /θaɪəʊˈsʌlfeɪt/ (thy-oh-SUHL-fayt).