How to pronounce hebetate
Say it like HEB-ih-tut. Hebetate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEB).
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- HEB
- ih
- tut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hebetate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEBSay 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.
- tutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hebetate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HEB-ih-tut.
What does hebetate mean?
- Obtuse, dull.
- Having a dull or blunt and soft point
- To render obtuse; to dull; to blunt.
Where does hebetate come from?
First attested in 1574; borrowed from Latin hebetātus, perfect passive participle of hebetō (“to dull”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying hebetate
How do you pronounce hebetate?
Say HEB-ih-tut. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛbɪtət/. In British English it is /ˈhɛbɪtət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hebetate?
Hebetate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEB). Broken into parts: HEB · ih · tut.
Is hebetate 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 /ˈhɛbɪtət/ (HEB-ih-tut).