How to pronounce formicate
Say it like FOR-mih-kayt. Formicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- mih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of formicate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-mih-kayt.
What does formicate mean?
- To move like ants.
- To have a sensation like the movement of ants.
- ant-like
Where does formicate come from?
From Latin formīca (“ant”) + English -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying formicate
How do you pronounce formicate?
Say FOR-mih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formicate?
Formicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · mih · kayt.
Is formicate 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 /ˈfɔːmɪkeɪt/ (FAW-mih-kayt).