How to pronounce chordates
Say it like KOR-dayts. Chordates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- dayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chordates 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.
- daytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chordates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-dayts.
What does chordates mean?
- plural of chordate How to pronounce chordate
Questions about saying chordates
How do you pronounce chordates?
Say KOR-dayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrˌdeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːˌdeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chordates?
Chordates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · dayts.
Is chordates 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 /ˈkɔːˌdeɪts/ (KAW-dayts).