How to pronounce connotate
Say it like KAH-nuh-tayt. Connotate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑnəteɪt/KAH-nuh-tayt
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- KAH
- nuh
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connotate 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does connotate mean?
verb
- To connote; to suggest or designate (something) as additional or representative; to imply.
Where does connotate come from?
First attested in 1596; borrowed from Medieval Latin connotātus, perfect passive participle of connotō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying connotate
How do you pronounce connotate?
Say KAH-nuh-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnəteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connotate?
Connotate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · nuh · tayt.