How to pronounce coruscate
Say it like KAR-uh-skayt. Coruscate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrəskeɪt/KAR-uh-skayt
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- KAR
- uh
- skayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coruscate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does coruscate mean?
verb
- To give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle.
- To exhibit brilliant technique or style.
Where does coruscate come from?
From Latin coruscātus, perfect passive participle of coruscō (“to flash, gleam”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying coruscate
How do you pronounce coruscate?
Say KAR-uh-skayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrəskeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coruscate?
Coruscate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uh · skayt.