How to pronounce acalyptrate
Say it like ay-kuh-LIP-trayt. Acalyptrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP).
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- ay
- kuh
- LIP
- trayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acalyptrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- traytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acalyptrate
American and British speakers say acalyptrate in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪkəˈlɪptreɪt/ in the US and /ˌeɪkəˈlɪptreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-kuh-LIP-trayt.
What does acalyptrate mean?
- Of or pertaining to the Acalyptratae group.
- A muscoid fly belonging to the subsection Acalyptratae.
Where does acalyptrate come from?
From taxonomic name Acalyptratae + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying acalyptrate
How do you pronounce acalyptrate?
Say ay-kuh-LIP-trayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪkəˈlɪptreɪt/. In British English it is /ˌeɪkəˈlɪptreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acalyptrate?
Acalyptrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP). Broken into parts: ay · kuh · LIP · trayt.
Do Americans and Brits say acalyptrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪkəˈlɪptreɪt/ and the British form is /ˌeɪkəˈlɪptreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.