How to pronounce gestate
Say it like JES-tayt. Gestate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
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- JES
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gestate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gestate
American and British speakers say gestate in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛˌsteɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛˌsteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JES-tayt.
What does gestate mean?
- To carry offspring in the uterus from conception to delivery.
- To develop an idea.
Where does gestate come from?
Back-formation from gestation on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gestate
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Questions about saying gestate
How do you pronounce gestate?
Say JES-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛˌsteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛˌsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gestate?
Gestate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say gestate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛˌsteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛˌsteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.