How to pronounce estivate
Say it like ES-tih-vayt. Estivate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- tih
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estivate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of estivate
American and British speakers say estivate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-tih-vayt.
What does estivate mean?
- To go into stasis or torpor in the summer months.
Questions about saying estivate
How do you pronounce estivate?
Say ES-tih-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estivate?
Estivate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · tih · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say estivate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.