How to pronounce comminate
Say it like KAH-mih-nayt. Comminate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑmɪneɪt/KAH-mih-nayt
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- KAH
- mih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comminate 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does comminate mean?
verb
- To denounce or curse.
- To threaten, especially with divine punishment
Where does comminate come from?
Latin comminat-, past participle stem of comminari, from com- + minari (“threaten”).
Questions about saying comminate
How do you pronounce comminate?
Say KAH-mih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comminate?
Comminate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · mih · nayt.