How to pronounce decollate
Say it like DEK-uh-lut. Decollate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decollate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decollate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: dih-KOL-ayt.
What does decollate mean?
- To behead.
- To separate the copies of a multipart computer printout.
- Tapering to a blunt end.
Where does decollate come from?
First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin dēcollātus, perfect passive participle of dēcollō (“to behead”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from dē- (“of, from”) + collum (“neck”) + -ō.
Questions about saying decollate
How do you pronounce decollate?
Say DEK-uh-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkələt/. In British English it is /dɪˈkɒleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decollate?
Decollate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · lut.
Is decollate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /dɪˈkɒleɪt/ (dih-KOL-ayt).