To pronounce "phthalate", say PHTHAL-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈ(f)θaleɪt/
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"phthalate" has 3 syllables: phthal-at-e.
noun
"Phthalate" has 3 syllables: phthal · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "phthalate" is /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/.
Phthalate: Any salt or ester of a phthalic acid.
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