How to Pronounce Sulfonate

To pronounce "sulfonate", say SULF-on-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SULF-on-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “sulfonate”

"sulfonate" has 4 syllables: sulf-on-at-e. It rhymes with sulphonate and sulphinate, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sulphonate, sulphinate — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sulfonate mean?

noun

  1. Any salt or ester of a sulfonic acid.

verb

  1. To treat or react with a sulfonic acid, or to introduce such a group into a compound.

Words that rhyme with sulfonate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sulphonatesulphinate

Related words

fluoridenaphthalenenaphthoquinonesubstancesulfamatesulphonatesulfenatesulfite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sulfonate"?▾

"Sulfonate" has 4 syllables: sulf · on · at · e.

What does "sulfonate" mean?▾

Sulfonate: Any salt or ester of a sulfonic acid.

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