How to pronounce thiosulphate
Say it like thy-uu-SUHL-fayt. Thiosulphate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHL).
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- thy
- uu
- SUHL
- fayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thiosulphate 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.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- 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 thiosulphate
American and British speakers say thiosulphate in essentially the same way: /θaɪʊˈsʌlfeɪt/ in the US and /θaɪʊˈsʌlfeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: thy-uu-SUHL-fayt.
What does thiosulphate mean?
- A salt of thiosulphuric acid.
Where does thiosulphate come from?
From thio- + sulphate.
Words that rhyme with thiosulphate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thiosulphate.
Questions about saying thiosulphate
How do you pronounce thiosulphate?
Say thy-uu-SUHL-fayt. The American pronunciation is /θaɪʊˈsʌlfeɪt/. In British English it is /θaɪʊˈsʌlfeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thiosulphate?
Thiosulphate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHL). Broken into parts: thy · uu · SUHL · fayt.
Do Americans and Brits say thiosulphate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θaɪʊˈsʌlfeɪt/ and the British form is /θaɪʊˈsʌlfeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.