How to pronounce acuminate
Say it like uh-KYOO-mih-nut. Acuminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- mih
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acuminate 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acuminate
American and British speakers say acuminate in essentially the same way: /əˈkjumɪnət/ in the US and /əˈkjuːmɪnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-mih-nut.
What does acuminate mean?
- Tapering to a point; pointed.“acuminate leaves, teeth, etc.”
- Tapering to a long point in concave manner at its apex.
- To render sharp or keen; to sharpen.
- To end in or come to a sharp point.
Where does acuminate come from?
First attested in 1611; borrowed from Latin acuminātus, perfect passive participle acuminō (“to sharpen to a point”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying acuminate
How do you pronounce acuminate?
Say uh-KYOO-mih-nut. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjumɪnət/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːmɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acuminate?
Acuminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · mih · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say acuminate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkjumɪnət/ and the British form is /əˈkjuːmɪnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.