How to pronounce ciliolate
Say it like SIL-ee-uh-lut. Ciliolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- ee
- uh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ciliolate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ciliolate
American and British speakers say ciliolate in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪliələt/ in the US and /ˈsɪliələt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-ee-uh-lut.
What does ciliolate mean?
- covered in cilia (small hairs)
Questions about saying ciliolate
How do you pronounce ciliolate?
Say SIL-ee-uh-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪliələt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪliələt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ciliolate?
Ciliolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · ee · uh · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say ciliolate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪliələt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪliələt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.