How to pronounce ablate
Say it like uh-BLAYT. Ablate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAYT).
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- uh
- BLAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ablate
American and British speakers say ablate in essentially the same way: /əˈbleɪt/ in the US and /əˈbleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BLAYT.
What does ablate mean?
- To remove or decrease something by cutting, erosion, melting, evaporation, or vaporization.
- To undergo ablation; to become melted or evaporated and removed at a high temperature.
Where does ablate come from?
From Middle English ablat (“taken away”), from Latin ablātus, past participle of auferō (“to remove”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with ablate
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Questions about saying ablate
How do you pronounce ablate?
Say uh-BLAYT. The American pronunciation is /əˈbleɪt/. In British English it is /əˈbleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablate?
Ablate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAYT). Broken into parts: uh · BLAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say ablate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbleɪt/ and the British form is /əˈbleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.