How to pronounce herniates
Say it like HUR-nee-ayts. Herniates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- nee
- ayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herniates 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.
- aytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of herniates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-nee-ayts.
What does herniates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of herniate How to pronounce herniate
Questions about saying herniates
How do you pronounce herniates?
Say HUR-nee-ayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝniˌeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːniˌeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herniates?
Herniates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · nee · ayts.
Is herniates 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 /ˈhɜːniˌeɪts/ (HUR-nee-ayts).