How to pronounce ablactate
Say it like ab-lak-TAYT. Ablactate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYT).
- ab
- lak
- TAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablactate 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.
- lakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ablactate
American and British speakers say ablactate in essentially the same way: /ˌæblækˈteɪt/ in the US and /ˌæblækˈteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-lak-TAYT.
What does ablactate mean?
- To wean.
Where does ablactate come from?
From Latin ablactātus, perfect passive participle of ablactō (“wean”), from ab + lactō (“suckle”), from lac (“milk”).
Words that rhyme with ablactate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ablactate.
Questions about saying ablactate
How do you pronounce ablactate?
Say ab-lak-TAYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌæblækˈteɪt/. In British English it is /ˌæblækˈteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablactate?
Ablactate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYT). Broken into parts: ab · lak · TAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say ablactate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæblækˈteɪt/ and the British form is /ˌæblækˈteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.