How to Pronounce "carbonate"
word
ˈkɑɹbəˌneɪt
KAR-buh-nayt
ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət
KAH-buh-nuht
Definition
As a noun, a carbonate is a chemical compound containing carbon and oxygen, often found in minerals or dissolved in water. As a verb, to carbonate means to add carbon dioxide gas to a liquid, making it fizzy or sparkling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹbəˌneɪt
British English
ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-buh-nayt
UK
KAH-buh-nuht
Listen in Context
The drink was carbonated to make it fizzy.
Limestone is mostly made of carbonate minerals.
Some bacteria can carbonate water naturally.
You need a special machine to carbonate your own drinks at home.