How to pronounce valproate
Say it like VAL-proh-ayt. Valproate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- proh
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valproate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of valproate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VAL-proh-ayt.
What does valproate mean?
- Any salt or ester of valproic acid.
Where does valproate come from?
From valproic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying valproate
How do you pronounce valproate?
Say VAL-proh-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvælproʊeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvælprəʊeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valproate?
Valproate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · proh · ayt.
Is valproate 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 /ˈvælprəʊeɪt/ (VAL-proh-ayt).