How to pronounce geminate
Say it like JEM-ih-nut. Geminate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM).
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- JEM
- ih
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geminate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geminate
American and British speakers say geminate in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEM-ih-nut.
What does geminate mean?
- Forming a pair.
- Pronounced longer and considered as being doubled.
- To arrange in pairs.
- To occur in pairs.
- A doubled or repeated letter or speech sound.
Where does geminate come from?
First attested in 1589; borrowed from Latin geminātus, perfect passive participle of geminō (“to double”), see -ate (etymology 1,2 and 3).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with geminate
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Questions about saying geminate
How do you pronounce geminate?
Say JEM-ih-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geminate?
Geminate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM). Broken into parts: JEM · ih · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say geminate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.