"Scammoniate" refers to a chemical compound containing ammonia and antimony. The pronunciation of this word is s-kæm-ə-ni-eɪt, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable, "scam," is spelled with the letters S-C-A-M and pronounced with a short A sound, like in "cat." The middle syllable, "mon," is spelled with the letters M-O-N and pronounced with a short O sound, like in "hot." The final two syllables, "i-ate," are spelled with the letters I-A-T-E and pronounced as a long A sound, like in "late."
Made with or containing scammony.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.