How to pronounce excarnate
Say it like ek-SKAR-nit. Excarnate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR).
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- ek
- SKAR
- nit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excarnate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of excarnate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-SKAH-nit.
What does excarnate mean?
- Deprived or stripped of flesh.
- To deprive or strip of flesh.
Words that rhyme with excarnate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excarnate.
Questions about saying excarnate
How do you pronounce excarnate?
Say ek-SKAR-nit. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈskɑrnɪt/. In British English it is /ɛkˈskɑːnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excarnate?
Excarnate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR). Broken into parts: ek · SKAR · nit.
Is excarnate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛkˈskɑːnɪt/ (ek-SKAH-nit).