How to Pronounce Methylate

To pronounce "methylate", say METHYL-at-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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METHYL-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “methylate”

"methylate" has 3 syllables: methyl-at-e. It rhymes with ethylate, if that helps it stick.

What does methylate mean?

noun

  1. The anion -O-CH3- derived from methanol by loss of a proton; any salt containing this anion

verb

  1. To add, or treat with methyl alcohol (see methylated spirits)
  2. To add a methyl group to a compound

Words that rhyme with methylate

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ethylate

Related words

dimethylatedemethylatetrimethylatemonomethylatemethylenatecarboxymethylateethylatemethoxylate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "methylate"?▾

"Methylate" has 3 syllables: methyl · at · e.

What does "methylate" mean?▾

Methylate: The anion -O-CH3- derived from methanol by loss of a proton; any salt containing this anion

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