How to pronounce etiolate
Say it like EE-tee-uh-layt. Etiolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- tee
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etiolate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of etiolate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-tee-uh-layt.
What does etiolate mean?
- To make pale through lack of light, especially of a plant.
- To make pale and sickly-looking.
- To become pale or blanched.
- etiolated
Where does etiolate come from?
French étioler, from Norman French étieuler, ultimately from Old French estuble (“stubble”), from Latin stupla, from stipula (“straw, stubble”) (English stubble).
Questions about saying etiolate
How do you pronounce etiolate?
Say EE-tee-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈitiəleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈiːtiəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etiolate?
Etiolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · tee · uh · layt.
Is etiolate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈiːtiəleɪt/ (EE-tee-uh-layt).