How to Pronounce Sulphonate

To pronounce "sulphonate", say SULPH-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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4

Syllables

10

Letters

SULPH-on-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “sulphonate”

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

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

What does sulphonate 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 sulphonate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sulfonatesulphinate

Related words

sulphonationsulphonemethanesulphonatesulphonicsulphonamidesulphonylsulfonatesulphoxide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sulphonate"?▾

"Sulphonate" has 4 syllables: sulph · on · at · e.

What does "sulphonate" mean?▾

Sulphonate: Any salt or ester of a sulfonic acid.

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