How to pronounce annunciate
Say it like uh-NUHN-sih-ayt. Annunciate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN).
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- uh
- NUHN
- sih
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annunciate 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.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of annunciate
American and British speakers say annunciate in essentially the same way: /əˈnʌnsɪeɪt/ in the US and /əˈnʌnsɪeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NUHN-sih-ayt.
What does annunciate mean?
- To announce.
Where does annunciate come from?
From annunciātus, Medieval Latin alternative spelling of annuntiātus, past participle of Latin annūntiāre.
Questions about saying annunciate
How do you pronounce annunciate?
Say uh-NUHN-sih-ayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈnʌnsɪeɪt/. In British English it is /əˈnʌnsɪeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annunciate?
Annunciate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN). Broken into parts: uh · NUHN · sih · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say annunciate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnʌnsɪeɪt/ and the British form is /əˈnʌnsɪeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.