How to pronounce croceate
Say it like KROH-see-ayt. Croceate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- see
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croceate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep 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 croceate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-sih-ayt.
What does croceate mean?
- Synonym of croceous.
Where does croceate come from?
From the stem of Latin croceus + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying croceate
How do you pronounce croceate?
Say KROH-see-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊsieɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊsɪeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croceate?
Croceate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · see · ayt.
Is croceate 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 /ˈkrəʊsɪeɪt/ (KROH-sih-ayt).