How to pronounce chelicerate
Say it like kih-LIS-uh-rayt. Chelicerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- kih
- LIS
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chelicerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chelicerate
American and British speakers say chelicerate in essentially the same way: /kɪˈlɪsəˌreɪt/ in the US and /kɪˈlɪsəˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kih-LIS-uh-rayt.
What does chelicerate mean?
- Of or relating to the Chelicerata subphylum of arachnids, horseshoe crabs, etc.
- Any member of the Chelicerata.
Words that rhyme with chelicerate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chelicerate.
Questions about saying chelicerate
How do you pronounce chelicerate?
Say kih-LIS-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /kɪˈlɪsəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /kɪˈlɪsəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chelicerate?
Chelicerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: kih · LIS · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say chelicerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪˈlɪsəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /kɪˈlɪsəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.