How to pronounce commutate
Say it like kah-myuh-TAYT. Commutate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYT).
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US American/ˌkɑmjəˈteɪt/kah-myuh-TAYT
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- kah
- myuh
- TAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commutate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does commutate mean?
verb
- To reverse the direction of (a current).
- To convert from being or using an alternating current into being or using a direct current.
- To commute; to be invariant under a reversal of the positions of operands.
Where does commutate come from?
Back-formation from commutation (in the late 19th century), as is commutator (noun) too.
Words that rhyme with commutate
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Questions about saying commutate
How do you pronounce commutate?
Say kah-myuh-TAYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmjəˈteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commutate?
Commutate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYT). Broken into parts: kah · myuh · TAYT.