How to pronounce collate
Say it like KOH-layt. Collate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of collate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: kuh-LAYT.
What does collate mean?
- To examine diverse documents and so on, to discover similarities and differences.“The young attorneys were set the task of collating the contract submitted by the other side with the previous copy.”
- To assemble something in a logical sequence.
- To sort multiple copies of printed documents into sequences of individual page order, one sequence for each copy, especially before binding.“Collating was still necessary because they had to insert foldout sheets and index tabs into the documents.”
Where does collate come from?
From Latin collātus, perfect passive participle of conferō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying collate
How do you pronounce collate?
Say KOH-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊleɪt/. In British English it is /kəˈleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collate?
Collate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · layt.
Is collate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kəˈleɪt/ (kuh-LAYT).