How to pronounce agglutinate
Say it like uh-GLOO-tih-nayt. Agglutinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOO).
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- uh
- GLOO
- tih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agglutinate 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.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of agglutinate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-GLOO-tih-nayt.
What does agglutinate mean?
- To unite, or cause to adhere, as with glue or other viscous substance; to unite by causing an adhesion of substances.
- To form clusters or lumps; to clump.
- To form through agglutination.
- United with glue or as with glue; cemented together.
- Consisting of root words combined but not materially altered as to form or meaning.“an agglutinate language”
- A clump of agglutinated material.“In some soils, agglutinates are a major constituent.”
- Agglutinated material.“The formation of agglutinate is more abundant in mature regolith.”
Where does agglutinate come from?
From Latin agglūtinātus, past participle of agglūtināre, adglūtināre (“to glue or cement to a thing”), from ad (“to”) + glūtināre (“to glue”), from glūten (“paste, glue”).
Questions about saying agglutinate
How do you pronounce agglutinate?
Say uh-GLOO-tih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡlutɪˌneɪt/. In British English it is /əˈɡluːtɪˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agglutinate?
Agglutinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOO). Broken into parts: uh · GLOO · tih · nayt.
Is agglutinate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈɡluːtɪˌneɪt/ (uh-GLOO-tih-nayt).