How to pronounce cachinnate
Say it like KAK-ih-nayt. Cachinnate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAK).
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- KAK
- ih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cachinnate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cachinnate
American and British speakers say cachinnate in essentially the same way: /ˈkækɪneɪt/ in the US and /ˈkækɪneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAK-ih-nayt.
What does cachinnate mean?
- To laugh immoderately, loudly, or too often.“The villain began to cachinnate and twirl his moustache.”
Where does cachinnate come from?
From Latin cachinnō (“laugh aloud”), of onomatopoeic origin.
Questions about saying cachinnate
How do you pronounce cachinnate?
Say KAK-ih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkækɪneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkækɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cachinnate?
Cachinnate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAK). Broken into parts: KAK · ih · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say cachinnate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkækɪneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkækɪneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.