How to pronounce cirrate
Say it like SIR-ayt. Cirrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
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- SIR
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cirrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cirrate
American and British speakers say cirrate in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪreɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɪreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-ayt.
What does cirrate mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or fringed with cirri.
- An octopus of the suborder Cirrina.
Where does cirrate come from?
Borrowed from Latin cirrātus (“having ringlets”), from cirrus (“a curl”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying cirrate
How do you pronounce cirrate?
Say SIR-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cirrate?
Cirrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say cirrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.