How to pronounce essentiate
Say it like ih-SEN-shee-ayt. Essentiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- ih
- SEN
- shee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Essentiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sheeKeep 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 essentiate
American and British speakers say essentiate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈsɛnʃieɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈsɛnʃieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SEN-shee-ayt.
What does essentiate mean?
- To constitute or form the being or essence of (someone or something).
- To become assimilated.
Words that rhyme with essentiate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of essentiate.
Questions about saying essentiate
How do you pronounce essentiate?
Say ih-SEN-shee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈsɛnʃieɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈsɛnʃieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in essentiate?
Essentiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: ih · SEN · shee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say essentiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈsɛnʃieɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈsɛnʃieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.