How to pronounce caffeinate
Say it like KAF-ih-nayt. Caffeinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAF).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American to hear how to pronounce caffeinate. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈkæfɪˌneɪt/KAF-ih-nayt
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAF
- ih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caffeinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAFSay 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.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does caffeinate mean?
verb
- To add caffeine to something.
- To drink caffeinated beverages in order to increase one's energy or wakefulness or to enhance physical or mental performance.
- To inject tension into (a situation, etc.) for one's own amusement; to stir things up.
Where does caffeinate come from?
From caffeine + -ate.
Questions about saying caffeinate
How do you pronounce caffeinate?
Say KAF-ih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæfɪˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caffeinate?
Caffeinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAF). Broken into parts: KAF · ih · nayt.