How to pronounce antiquate
Say it like AN-tuh-kwayt. Antiquate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈæntəˌkweɪt/AN-tuh-kwayt
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- AN
- tuh
- kwayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiquate 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does antiquate mean?
verb
- To cause to become old or obsolete.
Where does antiquate come from?
From Latin antiquātus, perfect passive participle of antiquō (“to make old, restore to a pristine state”).
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Questions about saying antiquate
How do you pronounce antiquate?
Say AN-tuh-kwayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntəˌkweɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiquate?
Antiquate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tuh · kwayt.