How to pronounce fimbriate
Say it like FIM-bree-ayt. Fimbriate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIM).
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- FIM
- bree
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fimbriate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fimbriate
American and British speakers say fimbriate in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪmbrieɪt/ in the US and /ˈfɪmbrieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIM-bree-ayt.
What does fimbriate mean?
- To fringe; to hem.
- To apply a thin border (a fimbriation) to some element, often to satisfy the rule of tincture.
- Fringed, e.g. where the ends of a petal are split into two or more divisions.“the fimbriate petals of the pink; the fimbriate end of the Fallopian tube”
Where does fimbriate come from?
Borrowed from Latin fimbriātus (“fibrous, fringed”), participial adjective formed on fimbriae (“fibers, threads, fringe”) + -ātus (participial adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying fimbriate
How do you pronounce fimbriate?
Say FIM-bree-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪmbrieɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪmbrieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fimbriate?
Fimbriate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIM). Broken into parts: FIM · bree · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say fimbriate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪmbrieɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfɪmbrieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.