How to pronounce urate
Say it like YUUR-ayt. Urate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR).
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- YUUR
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of urate
American and British speakers say urate in essentially the same way: /ˈjʊreɪt/ in the US and /ˈjʊreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUUR-ayt.
What does urate mean?
- Any salt of uric acid.“The deposition of urate crystals in the joints leads to gout.”
Where does urate come from?
From uric acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying urate
How do you pronounce urate?
Say YUUR-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʊreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈjʊreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urate?
Urate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR). Broken into parts: YUUR · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say urate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʊreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈjʊreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.