How to pronounce gelatinate
Say it like juh-LAT-ih-nayt. Gelatinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT).
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- juh
- LAT
- ih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelatinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gelatinate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-LAT-ih-nayt.
What does gelatinate mean?
- To convert into gelatin or a jelly-like substance.
- To be converted into gelatin or a jelly-like substance.
Where does gelatinate come from?
From gelatin + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying gelatinate
How do you pronounce gelatinate?
Say juh-LAT-ih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈlætɪneɪt/. In British English it is /dʒəˈlætɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelatinate?
Gelatinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT). Broken into parts: juh · LAT · ih · nayt.
Is gelatinate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dʒəˈlætɪneɪt/ (juh-LAT-ih-nayt).