How to pronounce herniate
Say it like HUR-nee-ayt. Herniate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- nee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herniate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of herniate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-nee-ayt.
What does herniate mean?
- Of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ: to protrude through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained, causing a hernia.“When the small intestine herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia.”
Where does herniate come from?
From hernia + -ate. By surface analysis, herni- + -ate.
Questions about saying herniate
How do you pronounce herniate?
Say HUR-nee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝniˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːniˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herniate?
Herniate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · nee · ayt.
Is herniate 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 /ˈhɜːniˌeɪt/ (HUR-nee-ayt).