How to pronounce ambulate
Say it like AM-byoo-layt. Ambulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- byoo
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- byooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ambulate
American and British speakers say ambulate in essentially the same way: /ˈæmbjuˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈæmbjʊleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-byuu-layt.
What does ambulate mean?
- To walk; to relocate oneself under the power of one's own legs.“For patients who can ambulate, a bedpan is usually not needed.”
Where does ambulate come from?
From Latin ambulātus, past participle of ambulō (“to walk, go about”).
Questions about saying ambulate
How do you pronounce ambulate?
Say AM-byoo-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbjuˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæmbjʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambulate?
Ambulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · byoo · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say ambulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmbjuˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæmbjʊleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.