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