How to pronounce amalgamate
Say it like uh-MAL-guh-mayt. Amalgamate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL).
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- uh
- MAL
- guh
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amalgamate 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.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of amalgamate
American and British speakers say amalgamate in essentially the same way: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/ in the US and /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MAL-guh-mayt.
What does amalgamate mean?
- To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.“to amalgamate two races”
- To make an alloy of a metal and mercury.
- To combine (free groups) by identifying respective isomorphic subgroups.
- Coalesced; united; combined.
- The substance resulting from a process of amalgamation.
Where does amalgamate come from?
From Medieval Latin amalgamātus, past participle of amalgamāre, amalgama.
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Questions about saying amalgamate
How do you pronounce amalgamate?
Say uh-MAL-guh-mayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amalgamate?
Amalgamate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL). Broken into parts: uh · MAL · guh · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say amalgamate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/ and the British form is /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.