How to pronounce amate
Say it like uh-MAH-tay. Amate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- uh
- MAH
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amate 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.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of amate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-MAH-tay.
What does amate mean?
- Paper produced from the bark of adult Ficus trees.
- An art form based on Mexican bark painting from the Otomi culture.
Where does amate come from?
From Spanish (papel) amate (“amate paper”), from Classical Nahuatl āmatl (“paper”).
Words that rhyme with amate
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Questions about saying amate
How do you pronounce amate?
Say uh-MAH-tay. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɑteɪ/. In British English it is /əˈmɑːteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amate?
Amate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: uh · MAH · tay.
Is amate 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 /əˈmɑːteɪ/ (uh-MAH-tay).