How to Pronounce Aliphatic

To pronounce "aliphatic", say AL-iph-at-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ælɪˈfætɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ælɪˈfætɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aliphatic”

"aliphatic" has 4 syllables: al-iph-at-ic.

What does aliphatic mean?

noun

  1. A compound of this type.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds

adjective

  1. Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

Related words

open-chainacyclichalogenatedstraight-chainlong-chainalicyclicvery-long-chaincycloaliphatic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aliphatic"?▾

"Aliphatic" has 4 syllables: al · iph · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "aliphatic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aliphatic" is /ælɪˈfætɪk/.

What does "aliphatic" mean?▾

Aliphatic: A compound of this type.

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