How to pronounce angulate
Say it like ANG-ghyuh-lut. Angulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- ghyuh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of angulate
American and British speakers say angulate in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋɡjələt/ in the US and /ˈæŋɡjʊlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-ghyuu-lut.
What does angulate mean?
- To make, or to become, angular.
- Shaped with corners or angles.“angulate leaves”
Where does angulate come from?
Borrowed from Classical Latin angulātus, from angulus (“angle”) + -ātus.
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Questions about saying angulate
How do you pronounce angulate?
Say ANG-ghyuh-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡjələt/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡjʊlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angulate?
Angulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · ghyuh · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say angulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋɡjələt/ and the British form is /ˈæŋɡjʊlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.