How to pronounce alate
Say it like AY-layt. Alate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alate
American and British speakers say alate in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-layt.
What does alate mean?
- Having wings or winglike extensions or parts; winged.
- A winged, reproductive form of several social insects.
Where does alate come from?
From Latin ālātus, from āla (“wing”).
Questions about saying alate
How do you pronounce alate?
Say AY-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alate?
Alate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say alate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.