How to pronounce chordate
Say it like KOR-dayt. Chordate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chordate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- daytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chordate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-dayt.
What does chordate mean?
- A member of the phylum Chordata; numerous animals having a notochord at some stage of their development; in vertebrates this develops into the spine.
- Of such animals.
Where does chordate come from?
Borrowed from Translingual Chordata.
Questions about saying chordate
How do you pronounce chordate?
Say KOR-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrdeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chordate?
Chordate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · dayt.
Is chordate 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 /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ (KAW-dayt).