How to pronounce coaptate
Say it like koh-AP-tayt. Coaptate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP).
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- koh
- AP
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coaptate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of coaptate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-AP-tayt.
What does coaptate mean?
- To join or attach.
Where does coaptate come from?
Back-formation from coaptation, or borrowed from Late Latin coaptātus, perfect passive participle of coaptō, from co- + aptō (“to fasten”).
Questions about saying coaptate
How do you pronounce coaptate?
Say koh-AP-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊˈæpteɪt/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊˈæpteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coaptate?
Coaptate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP). Broken into parts: koh · AP · tayt.
Is coaptate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkəʊˈæpteɪt/ (koh-AP-tayt).