How to pronounce amputate
Say it like AM-pyuh-tayt. Amputate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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US American/ˈæmpjəˌteɪt/AM-pyuh-tayt
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- AM
- pyuh
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amputate 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.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does amputate mean?
verb
- To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb.“The surgeon had to amputate the patient’s leg to save his life.”
Where does amputate come from?
From Latin amputō (“prune, cut away”).
Questions about saying amputate
How do you pronounce amputate?
Say AM-pyuh-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmpjəˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amputate?
Amputate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · pyuh · tayt.