How to Pronounce Acetylated

To pronounce "acetylated", say AC-etyl-at-ed — 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-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “acetylated”

"acetylated" has 4 syllables: ac-etyl-at-ed.

What does acetylated mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. That has been reacted with acetic acid (or one of its derivatives), or has been modified by the attachment of acetyl groups.

Related words

histonesmonoglyceridesacetatedacylateddiacetylatedacrylatedmonoacetylatedacetoxylated

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How many syllables are in "acetylated"?▾

"Acetylated" has 4 syllables: ac · etyl · at · ed.

What does "acetylated" mean?▾

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

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