How to pronounce exenterate
Say it like ig-ZEN-tuh-rayt. Exenterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN).
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- ig
- ZEN
- tuh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exenterate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZENSay 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.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exenterate
American and British speakers say exenterate in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛntəreɪt/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛntəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEN-tuh-rayt.
What does exenterate mean?
- To disembowel; to eviscerate.
Where does exenterate come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin exenterātus, perfect passive participle of exenterō (“to disembowel”).
Questions about saying exenterate
How do you pronounce exenterate?
Say ig-ZEN-tuh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛntəreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛntəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exenterate?
Exenterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ig · ZEN · tuh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say exenterate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛntəreɪt/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛntəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.