How to pronounce coronate
Say it like KOR-uh-nayt. Coronate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coronate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of coronate
American and British speakers say coronate in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔrəˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˈkɒrəˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOR-uh-nayt.
What does coronate mean?
- To crown (a sovereign or champion).
- Having a crest or a crownlike appendage, a corona.
- Having the coronal feathers lengthened or otherwise distinguished.
- Girt about the spire with a row of tubercles or spines.
Where does coronate come from?
First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin corōnātus (“crowned”), perfect passive participle of corōnō (“to crown”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from corōna (“crown”) + -ō.
Questions about saying coronate
How do you pronounce coronate?
Say KOR-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coronate?
Coronate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · uh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say coronate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔrəˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkɒrəˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.