How to pronounce carinate
Say it like KAR-ih-nut. Carinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ih
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carinate 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 "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carinate
American and British speakers say carinate in essentially the same way: /ˈkærɪnət/ in the US and /ˈkærɪnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ih-nut.
What does carinate mean?
- Shaped like a boat's keel.“a carinate calyx or leaf”
- Of a bird, having a carina, a keeled breastbone allowing the attachment of flight muscles.
- Having a carina.
- Any bird having a keeled breastbone allowing the attachment of flight muscles.
Where does carinate come from?
Borrowed from Latin carīnātus, from carīna (“keel”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying carinate
How do you pronounce carinate?
Say KAR-ih-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærɪnət/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carinate?
Carinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ih · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say carinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærɪnət/ and the British form is /ˈkærɪnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.