How to pronounce calumniate
Say it like kuh-LUHM-nee-ayt. Calumniate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- kuh
- LUHM
- nee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calumniate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of calumniate
American and British speakers say calumniate in essentially the same way: /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/ in the US and /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LUHM-nee-ayt.
What does calumniate mean?
- To make hurtful untrue comments about.
- To levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or standing.
Where does calumniate come from?
First attested in 1554; borrowed from Latin calumniātus, perfect passive participle of calumnior (“to blame, cavil at; to accuse falsely”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying calumniate
How do you pronounce calumniate?
Say kuh-LUHM-nee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/. In British English it is /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calumniate?
Calumniate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: kuh · LUHM · nee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say calumniate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/ and the British form is /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.