How to pronounce fermentate
Say it like FUR-mun-tayt. Fermentate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- mun
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fermentate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fermentate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-mun-tayt.
What does fermentate mean?
- A product made by fermentation
Where does fermentate come from?
Either from ferment + -ate (forms nouns with perfect meaning, as if: "fermentated") or a back-formation from fermentation, on the basis of the same suffix.
Questions about saying fermentate
How do you pronounce fermentate?
Say FUR-mun-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝmənteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːmənteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fermentate?
Fermentate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · mun · tayt.
Is fermentate 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 /ˈfɜːmənteɪt/ (FUR-mun-tayt).