How to Pronounce Phosphate

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfɒsfeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phosphate”

"phosphate" has 3 syllables: phosph-at-e.

What does phosphate mean?

noun

  1. Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid.
  2. A carbonated soft drink sweetened with fruit syrup and with some phosphoric acid.

verb

  1. To treat or coat with a phosphate or with phosphoric acid

Related words

orthophosphatepolyphosphatetrisphosphorusphosphorousphosphaticisopropylaldolase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phosphate"?▾

"Phosphate" has 3 syllables: phosph · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "phosphate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phosphate" is /ˈfɒsfeɪt/.

What does "phosphate" mean?▾

Phosphate: Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid.

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