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How to pronounce aspartame

aspartame
/ˈæspərteɪm/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Aspartame, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce aspartame?

Aspartame is pronounced /ˈæspərteɪm/ in American English.

How many syllables are in aspartame?

Aspartame has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in aspartame?

The first syllable: /ˈæspərteɪm/.

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