How to pronounce annotate
Say it like AN-uh-tayt. Annotate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annotate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of annotate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AN-uh-tayt.
What does annotate mean?
- To add annotation to.
Where does annotate come from?
From Latin annotātus, past participle of annotāre (an alternative form of adnotāre), from ad- (“to”) + notāre (“to mark, note”).
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Questions about saying annotate
How do you pronounce annotate?
Say AN-uh-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈænəteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annotate?
Annotate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · tayt.
Is annotate 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 /ˈænəteɪt/ (AN-uh-tayt).