How to Pronounce Aspartame

To pronounce "aspartame", say ASP-art-am-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈspɑːteɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈspɑːteɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aspartame”

"aspartame" has 4 syllables: asp-art-am-e. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

What does aspartame mean?

noun

  1. An artificial sweetener, the methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine, used in many processed foods and beverages.

Synonyms

E951sweetener

Words that rhyme with aspartame

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

Related words

aspartamideaspartatealitameaspartylglutamateaspartimideaspartaminecarbamoylaspartateaspartidyl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aspartame"?▾

"Aspartame" has 4 syllables: asp · art · am · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "aspartame"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aspartame" is /əˈspɑːteɪm/.

What does "aspartame" mean?▾

Aspartame: An artificial sweetener, the methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine, used in many processed foods and beverages.

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