How to pronounce commentate
Say it like KAH-mun-tayt. Commentate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑmənˌteɪt/KAH-mun-tayt
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- KAH
- mun
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commentate 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does commentate mean?
verb
- To provide a commentary; to act as a commentator; to maintain a stream of comments about some event.“For the radio audience he will commentate on the match.”
Where does commentate come from?
Back-formation from commentator.
Questions about saying commentate
How do you pronounce commentate?
Say KAH-mun-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmənˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commentate?
Commentate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · mun · tayt.