How to pronounce avunculate
Say it like uh-VUHNG-kyuh-lut. Avunculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHNG).
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- uh
- VUHNG
- kyuh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avunculate 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.
- VUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of avunculate
American and British speakers say avunculate in essentially the same way: /əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/ in the US and /əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-VUHNG-kyuh-lut.
What does avunculate mean?
- The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
- Among certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai, a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.
- Pertaining to a society where the avunculate is of central importance.“avunculate society”
- Pertaining to a marriage to one's aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.“avunculate marriage”
Where does avunculate come from?
From Classical Latin avuncul(us) (“maternal uncle”) + -ate.
Questions about saying avunculate
How do you pronounce avunculate?
Say uh-VUHNG-kyuh-lut. The American pronunciation is /əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/. In British English it is /əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avunculate?
Avunculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHNG). Broken into parts: uh · VUHNG · kyuh · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say avunculate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/ and the British form is /əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.