How to pronounce bituminate
Say it like buh-TOO-muh-nayt. Bituminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- buh
- TOO
- muh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bituminate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bituminate
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: bih-TYOO-mih-nayt.
What does bituminate mean?
- To treat or impregnate with bitumen.
- A substance that has been treated with bitumen.
Where does bituminate come from?
First attested in 1628; borrowed from Late Latin bitūminātus, perfect passive participle of bitūminō (“to bituminate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix)), from bitūmen + verb-forming suffix.
Questions about saying bituminate
How do you pronounce bituminate?
Say buh-TOO-muh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtuməneɪt/. In British English it is /bɪˈtjuːmɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bituminate?
Bituminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: buh · TOO · muh · nayt.
Is bituminate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /bɪˈtjuːmɪneɪt/ (bih-TYOO-mih-nayt).