English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Surfactant Pronunciation
Surfactant is pronounced ser-FAK-tuhnt, IPA /sɝˈfæktənt/.
ser-FAK-tuhnt
US /sɝˈfæktənt/ · UK /ˈsɜːfæktənt/
Syllables: ser · FAK · tuhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A substance that lowers the surface tension of a liquid, as detergents do.
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Surfactant in a Sentence
- The surfactant breaks up the oil.
- Premature babies may be given a surfactant.
- Each surfactant behaves differently in hard water.
Common Mispronunciations of Surfactant
Not SER-fak-tuhnt
FAK in the middle takes the punch, with ser only a quick run-up.
Not ser-FAK-tuhn
Land the final t. The word ends in tant, not tan.
Tip: Three beats, ser-FAK-tuhnt, shortened from surface active agent.
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