How to pronounce concamerate
Say it like kun-KAM-uh-rayt. Concamerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAM).
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- kun
- KAM
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concamerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of concamerate
American and British speakers say concamerate in essentially the same way: /kənˈkæməreɪt/ in the US and /kənˈkæməreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-KAM-uh-rayt.
What does concamerate mean?
- To arch over; to vault.
- To divide into chambers or cells.
Where does concamerate come from?
From Latin concameratus, past participle of concamero (“to arch over”), from con- + camera (“chamber, vault”).
Questions about saying concamerate
How do you pronounce concamerate?
Say kun-KAM-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkæməreɪt/. In British English it is /kənˈkæməreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concamerate?
Concamerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAM). Broken into parts: kun · KAM · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say concamerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈkæməreɪt/ and the British form is /kənˈkæməreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.