How to Pronounce Polyphosphates

To pronounce "polyphosphates", say POLYPH-osph-at-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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POLYPH-osph-at-es

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"polyphosphates" has 4 syllables: polyph-osph-at-es.

What does polyphosphates mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of inorganic polymers containing linked phosphate groups; the low molecular weight polymers, such as sodium tripolyphosphate, are used in water softening and as food additives

Related words

nucleosidephosphatestriphosphatepolysulphideorthophosphatediphosphatepolyacidmonophosphate

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How many syllables are in "polyphosphates"?▾

"Polyphosphates" has 4 syllables: polyph · osph · at · es.

What does "polyphosphates" mean?▾

Polyphosphates: Any of a class of inorganic polymers containing linked phosphate groups; the low molecular weight polymers, such as sodium tripolyphosphate, are used in water softening and as food additives

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