How to Pronounce Acetylate

To pronounce "acetylate", say AC-etyl-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AC-etyl-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “acetylate”

"acetylate" has 4 syllables: ac-etyl-at-e.

What does acetylate mean?

verb

  1. To react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance

Related words

acetylizeacylateacetalizedeacetylatemonoacylateacetonateacetonizeacetalise

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How many syllables are in "acetylate"?▾

"Acetylate" has 4 syllables: ac · etyl · at · e.

What does "acetylate" mean?▾

Acetylate: To react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance

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