How to pronounce cuspidate
Say it like KUHS-pih-dut. Cuspidate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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- KUHS
- pih
- dut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuspidate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cuspidate
American and British speakers say cuspidate in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌspɪdət/ in the US and /ˈkʌspɪdət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHS-pih-dut.
What does cuspidate mean?
- Having a cusp
- Tapering to a sharp, firm point
Where does cuspidate come from?
First attested in 1693; borrowed from Latin cuspidātus, from cuspis (“point, tip”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying cuspidate
How do you pronounce cuspidate?
Say KUHS-pih-dut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌspɪdət/. In British English it is /ˈkʌspɪdət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuspidate?
Cuspidate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · pih · dut.
Do Americans and Brits say cuspidate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌspɪdət/ and the British form is /ˈkʌspɪdət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.