How to pronounce calyptrate
Say it like kuh-LIP-trayt. Calyptrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP).
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- kuh
- LIP
- trayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calyptrate 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.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- traytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of calyptrate
American and British speakers say calyptrate in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɪpˌtreɪt/ in the US and /kəˈlɪpˌtreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LIP-trayt.
What does calyptrate mean?
- Having a calyptra.
- Any insect of the taxon Calyptratae.
Where does calyptrate come from?
From calyptra + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying calyptrate
How do you pronounce calyptrate?
Say kuh-LIP-trayt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪpˌtreɪt/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪpˌtreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calyptrate?
Calyptrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP). Broken into parts: kuh · LIP · trayt.
Do Americans and Brits say calyptrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɪpˌtreɪt/ and the British form is /kəˈlɪpˌtreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.