How to pronounce domesticate
Say it like duh-MES-tuh-kayt. Domesticate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- duh
- MES
- tuh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domesticate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of domesticate
American and British speakers say domesticate in essentially the same way: /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪt/ in the US and /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-MES-tuh-kayt.
What does domesticate mean?
- To make domestic.
- To make (more) fit for domestic life.
- To adapt to live with humans.“The Russians claim to have successfully domesticated foxes.”
- An animal or plant that has been domesticated.
Where does domesticate come from?
First attested in 1620; either borrowed from Middle French domestiquer (Modern French domestiquer) or directly from Medieval Latin domesticātus, perfect passive participle of domesticō (“to domesticate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying domesticate
How do you pronounce domesticate?
Say duh-MES-tuh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domesticate?
Domesticate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: duh · MES · tuh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say domesticate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.