How to pronounce caudate
Say it like KAW-dayt. Caudate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caudate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- daytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of caudate
American and British speakers say caudate in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔˌdeɪt/ in the US and /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-dayt.
What does caudate mean?
- Tapering into a long, tail-like extension at the apex.
- Having a tail.
- Of or pertaining to the Caudata order of amphibians.
- Any member of the Caudata order of amphibians.
Where does caudate come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin caudātus, from Classical Latin cauda (“tail”) + -ātus; see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying caudate
How do you pronounce caudate?
Say KAW-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔˌdeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caudate?
Caudate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · dayt.
Do Americans and Brits say caudate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔˌdeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːdeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.