To pronounce "pyruvate", say PYRUV-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pʌɪˈɹuː.veɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pʌɪˈɹuː.veɪt/
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"pyruvate" has 3 syllables: pyruv-at-e.
noun
"Pyruvate" has 3 syllables: pyruv · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "pyruvate" is /pʌɪˈɹuː.veɪt/.
Pyruvate: A salt or ester of pyruvic acid.
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