How to pronounce covariate
Say it like koh-VER-ee-ayt. Covariate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER).
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- koh
- VER
- ee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covariate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of covariate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-VER-ee-ayt.
What does covariate mean?
- A variable that is possibly predictive of the outcome under study.
Where does covariate come from?
From co- + variate.
Questions about saying covariate
How do you pronounce covariate?
Say koh-VER-ee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈvɛrieɪt/. In British English it is /kəʊˈvɛrieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covariate?
Covariate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER). Broken into parts: koh · VER · ee · ayt.
Is covariate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊˈvɛrieɪt/ (koh-VER-ee-ayt).