How to pronounce aberuncate
Say it like ab-uh-rung-KAYT. Aberuncate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAYT).
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- ab
- uh
- rung
- KAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aberuncate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aberuncate
American and British speakers say aberuncate in essentially the same way: /ˌæbərʌŋˈkeɪt/ in the US and /ˌæbərʌŋˈkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-uh-rung-KAYT.
What does aberuncate mean?
- To eradicate; to pull up by the roots.
Where does aberuncate come from?
From Late Latin aberuncare, from Latin averruncare.
Words that rhyme with aberuncate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aberuncate.
Questions about saying aberuncate
How do you pronounce aberuncate?
Say ab-uh-rung-KAYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbərʌŋˈkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌæbərʌŋˈkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aberuncate?
Aberuncate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAYT). Broken into parts: ab · uh · rung · KAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say aberuncate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbərʌŋˈkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˌæbərʌŋˈkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.