How to pronounce falcate
Say it like FAL-kayt. Falcate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
- FAL
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falcate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of falcate
American and British speakers say falcate in essentially the same way: /ˈfælkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈfælkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAL-kayt.
What does falcate mean?
- Shaped like a sickle.
Where does falcate come from?
Borrowed from Latin falcātus (“curved, sickle-shaped”), from falx (“sickle”, oblique stem in falc-) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- falcated
- falciform
- falcular
- drepaniform
Questions about saying falcate
How do you pronounce falcate?
Say FAL-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfælkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfælkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falcate?
Falcate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say falcate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfælkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfælkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.