How to pronounce brachiate
Say it like BRAK-ee-ut. Brachiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAK).
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- BRAK
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brachiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of brachiate
American and British speakers say brachiate in essentially the same way: /ˈbrækiət/ in the US and /ˈbrækiət/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAK-ee-ut.
What does brachiate mean?
- Having decussate branches.
- To move like a brachiator; to swing from branch to branch, advance by brachiation.
Where does brachiate come from?
Borrowed from Latin brachiātus, from brachium (“arm, branch”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying brachiate
How do you pronounce brachiate?
Say BRAK-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrækiət/. In British English it is /ˈbrækiət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brachiate?
Brachiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAK). Broken into parts: BRAK · ee · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say brachiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrækiət/ and the British form is /ˈbrækiət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.