How to pronounce coarticulate
Say it like koh-ar-TIK-yoo-layt. Coarticulate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK).
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- koh
- ar
- TIK
- yoo
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coarticulate 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.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of coarticulate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-ah-TIK-yoo-layt.
What does coarticulate mean?
- To articulate two things simultaneously.
- To unite to form an articulation (joint)
- To assimilate the place of articulation of one speech sound to that of an adjacent speech sound.
Where does coarticulate come from?
From co- + articulate.
Questions about saying coarticulate
How do you pronounce coarticulate?
Say koh-ar-TIK-yoo-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɑrˈtɪkjuleɪt/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɑːˈtɪkjuːleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coarticulate?
Coarticulate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK). Broken into parts: koh · ar · TIK · yoo · layt.
Is coarticulate 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 /ˌkəʊɑːˈtɪkjuːleɪt/ (koh-ah-TIK-yoo-layt).