How to pronounce aureate
Say it like OR-ee-ut. Aureate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔriət/OR-ee-ut
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- OR
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aureate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does aureate mean?
adjective
- Golden in color or shine.
- Of language: characterized by the use of (excessively) ornamental or grandiose terms, often of Latin or French origin.
Where does aureate come from?
Borrowed from Latin aureatus (“adorned or decorated with gold”).
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Questions about saying aureate
How do you pronounce aureate?
Say OR-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔriət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aureate?
Aureate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · ee · ut.