How to Pronounce "bicarbonate"
word
baɪˈkɑɹbənət
bye-KAR-buh-nuht
baɪkˈɑːbənˌeɪt
bye-KAH-buhn-ate
Definition
A chemical compound containing the HCO₃⁻ ion, commonly used in baking, medicine, and cleaning (most often as baking soda).
IPA Transcription
American English
baɪˈkɑɹbənət
British English
baɪkˈɑːbənˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bye-KAR-buh-nuht
UK
bye-KAH-buhn-ate
Listen in Context
Bicarbonate is often used to make cakes rise.
Doctors may give bicarbonate to patients with stomach problems.
There is a box of bicarbonate in the kitchen for cleaning.
Just add a little bicarbonate to neutralize the acid.