How to Pronounce Nitrate

To pronounce "nitrate", say NITR-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nitrate”

"nitrate" has 3 syllables: nitr-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does nitrate mean?

noun

Any salt or ester of nitric acid.

verb

To treat, or react, with nitric acid or a nitrate

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Words that rhyme with nitrate

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nitrate"?▾

"Nitrate" has 3 syllables: nitr · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nitrate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nitrate" is /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/.

What does "nitrate" mean?▾

Nitrate: Any salt or ester of nitric acid.

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