How to pronounce comate
Say it like KOH-mayt. Comate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comate 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.
- maytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of comate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-mayt.
What does comate mean?
- Companion, fellow, mate.
Where does comate come from?
First attested in 1576; from co- + mate.
Questions about saying comate
How do you pronounce comate?
Say KOH-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comate?
Comate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · mayt.
Is comate 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 /ˈkəʊmeɪt/ (KOH-mayt).