How to Pronounce Barbiturate

To pronounce "barbiturate", say BARB-it-ur-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “barbiturate”

"barbiturate" has 5 syllables: barb-it-ur-at-e.

What does barbiturate mean?

noun

  1. Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.
  2. Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

Synonyms

barbbarbiegoofball

Related words

metaboratebenzoateboronateketobutyrateisobutyratethiobarbituratebutanoatesorbate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barbiturate"?▾

"Barbiturate" has 5 syllables: barb · it · ur · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "barbiturate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barbiturate" is /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/.

What does "barbiturate" mean?▾

Barbiturate: Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.

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