How to pronounce cardinalate
Say it like KAR-dih-nuh-lut. Cardinalate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- dih
- nuh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardinalate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cardinalate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-dih-nuh-lut.
What does cardinalate mean?
- The dignity and ecclesiastic office of Roman Catholic cardinal.“The cardinalate ranks equal to a secular prince of the blood.”
- The Roman Catholic cardinals, taken collectively.“The cardinalate under a maximum age composes the conclave which elects the pope.”
Where does cardinalate come from?
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin cardinālātus, from cardinālis (“cardinal”) + -ātus, itself the noun use of an adjective derived from cardō (“hinge, main point”) + -ālis (“-al”).
Questions about saying cardinalate
How do you pronounce cardinalate?
Say KAR-dih-nuh-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdɪnələt/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdɪnələt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardinalate?
Cardinalate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · dih · nuh · lut.
Is cardinalate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːdɪnələt/ (KAH-dih-nuh-lut).