How Do You Spell SCAMMONIATE?

Pronunciation: [skamˈə͡ʊnɪˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

"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."

SCAMMONIATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Made with or containing scammony.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SCAMMONIATE

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