How to pronounce acuate
Say it like AK-yoo-ut. Acuate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- yoo
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acuate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acuate
American and British speakers say acuate in essentially the same way: /ˈækjuət/ in the US and /ˈækjuːət/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-yoo-ut.
What does acuate mean?
- Sharpened; sharp-pointed.
Where does acuate come from?
From Medieval Latin acuātus, past participle of acuāre, variant of Classical Latin acuere (“to sharpen”), from acus (“needle”).
Questions about saying acuate
How do you pronounce acuate?
Say AK-yoo-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈækjuət/. In British English it is /ˈækjuːət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acuate?
Acuate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · yoo · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say acuate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækjuət/ and the British form is /ˈækjuːət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.