How to pronounce collocate
Say it like KAH-luh-kayt. Collocate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑləkeɪt/KAH-luh-kayt
UK British/ˈkɒləkeɪt/KOL-uh-kayt
- KAH
- luh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collocate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of collocate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-kayt.
What does collocate mean?
verb
- (said of certain words) To be often used together, form a collocation; for example strong collocates with tea.
- To arrange or occur side by side.
- A component word of a collocation; a word that collocates with another.
Where does collocate come from?
Borrowed from Latin collocatum, supine of collocō.
Questions about saying collocate
How do you pronounce collocate?
Say KAH-luh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑləkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collocate?
Collocate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · luh · kayt.
Is collocate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒləkeɪt/ (KOL-uh-kayt).