How to Pronounce Sulfate

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

sulfate

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsʌlfeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sulfate”

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

Sounds exactly like: sulphate — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sulfate mean?

noun

  1. Any ester of sulfuric acid.
  2. Any salt of sulfuric acid.

verb

  1. To treat something with sulfuric acid, a sulfate, or with sulfur dioxide.
  2. (of a lead-acid battery) To accumulate a deposit of lead sulfate.

Words that rhyme with sulfate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sulfate"?▾

"Sulfate" has 3 syllables: sulf · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sulfate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sulfate" is /ˈsʌlfeɪt/.

What does "sulfate" mean?▾

Sulfate: Any ester of sulfuric acid.

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