How to pronounce costate
Say it like KAH-stayt. Costate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑsteɪt/KAH-stayt
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- KAH
- stayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costate 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.
- staytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does costate mean?
adjective
- Having ribs, or the appearance of ribs.
- Having one or more longitudinal ribs.
- A state in alliance with another state.
- An equation or variable related to the state equation of an optimal control problem in a dynamical system.
Where does costate come from?
Borrowed from Latin costātus, from costa (“rib”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with costate
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Questions about saying costate
How do you pronounce costate?
Say KAH-stayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costate?
Costate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · stayt.